Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X55 SWBMOT history

X55 SWB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 137,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

X55 SWB green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
137,674 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,179 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for X55 SWB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
X55 SWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 SWB was last recorded at 137,674 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2018: 12,330 miles, lower than 112,329 miles on 30 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,655 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
6,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,674 miles
  • 2025 – 135,302 miles
  • 2024 – 132,111 miles
  • 2023 – 128,139 miles
  • 2022 – 124,463 miles
  • 2021 – 120,937 miles
  • 2020 – 117,898 miles
  • 2019 – 114,125 miles
  • 2018 – 12,330 miles
  • 2017 – 109,600 miles
  • 2016 – 106,026 miles
  • 2015 – 102,012 miles
  • 2014 – 92,782 miles
  • 2013 – 79,078 miles
  • 2012 – 67,543 miles
  • 2011 – 55,756 miles
  • 2010 – 44,011 miles
  • 2009 – 32,300 miles
  • 2008 – 20,876 miles
  • 2007 – 19,514 miles
  • 2006 – 16,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,674 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,674 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    137,674 miles
    Test number
    314303558156
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,655 miles (+2,353)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,655 miles
    Test number
    449833006764
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,302 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    135,302 miles
    Test number
    842060387570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,244 miles (+133)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,244 miles
    Test number
    353535891572
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    132,111 miles
    Test number
    361489170799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail132,111 miles (+3,972)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,111 miles
    Test number
    764592829424
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass128,139 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,139 miles
    Test number
    163086730424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,132 miles (+3,669)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,132 miles
    Test number
    676675201417
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass124,463 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,463 miles
    Test number
    470269720630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,937 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,937 miles
    Test number
    493619777003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,917 miles (+3,019)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,917 miles
    Test number
    113569087097
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass117,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    117,898 miles
    Test number
    698037867846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,898 miles (+3,773)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,898 miles
    Test number
    354473936567
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass114,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,125 miles
    Test number
    646684101552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail114,125 miles (+101,795)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,125 miles
    Test number
    733513151656
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp broken

  16. Pass12,330 miles (-99,999)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    12,330 miles
    Test number
    406449084898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,329 miles (+2,729)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,329 miles
    Test number
    118294061556
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both headlights not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r mudflap disconnected

  18. Pass109,600 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,600 miles
    Test number
    939601508535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,026 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,026 miles
    Test number
    805113112440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,025 miles (+400)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,025 miles
    Test number
    547497844701
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Fail105,625 miles (+3,613)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,625 miles
    Test number
    354059303400
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  22. Pass102,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,012 miles
    Test number
    306559975005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail102,012 miles (+9,230)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,012 miles
    Test number
    957055575022
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  24. Pass92,782 miles (+13,704)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,782 miles
    Test number
    958672874044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,078 miles (+11,535)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,078 miles
    Test number
    146224763407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  26. Pass67,543 miles (+11,787)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,543 miles
    Test number
    169173872415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,756 miles (+11,745)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,756 miles
    Test number
    849286571040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,011 miles (+11,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,011 miles
    Test number
    842186770010
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  29. Pass32,300 miles (+11,424)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,300 miles
    Test number
    511256359038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass20,876 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,876 miles
    Test number
    420623278024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass19,514 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,514 miles
    Test number
    444764397136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass16,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,727 miles
    Test number
    311875206298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X55 SWB

Does X55 SWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X55 SWB is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X55 SWB?
The MOT on X55 SWB is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X55 SWB done?
X55 SWB was recorded at 137,674 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 6,179 miles a year.
Has X55 SWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 SWB has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X55 SWB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X55 SWB find?
X55 SWB passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

Related registrations

Browse all X55S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.