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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

XPV 555MOT history

XPV 555 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

XPV 555 black 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 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
88,903 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XPV 555
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XPV 555 was last recorded at 88,903 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 1,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,898 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,005 miles
Average per year
4,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,903 miles
  • 2025 – 87,898 miles
  • 2024 – 85,478 miles
  • 2023 – 82,946 miles
  • 2022 – 81,830 miles
  • 2021 – 80,578 miles
  • 2020 – 78,280 miles
  • 2019 – 74,528 miles
  • 2018 – 69,008 miles
  • 2017 – 63,074 miles
  • 2016 – 54,663 miles
  • 2015 – 47,599 miles
  • 2014 – 44,129 miles
  • 2013 – 39,124 miles
  • 2012 – 33,127 miles
  • 2011 – 25,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,903 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    88,903 miles
    Test number
    664936149635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,901 miles (+1,003)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,901 miles
    Test number
    195710463512
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axil ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass87,898 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,898 miles
    Test number
    694325930328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail87,894 miles (+2,416)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,894 miles
    Test number
    357746930666
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,478 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,478 miles
    Test number
    328354560390
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail85,478 miles (+2,532)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,478 miles
    Test number
    296623487137
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass82,946 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,946 miles
    Test number
    770034341027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,937 miles (+1,107)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,937 miles
    Test number
    513348028275
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass81,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,830 miles
    Test number
    820539106772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail81,830 miles (+1,252)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,830 miles
    Test number
    283193891200
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass80,578 miles (+2,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,578 miles
    Test number
    387464473202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass78,280 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,280 miles
    Test number
    984415465963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,528 miles (+5,520)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,528 miles
    Test number
    882167760775
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tractor seal weep
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass69,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,008 miles
    Test number
    488251600954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,008 miles (+5,934)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,008 miles
    Test number
    620277231286
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high

  16. Pass63,074 miles (+8,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,074 miles
    Test number
    817403249462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass54,663 miles (+7,064)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,663 miles
    Test number
    268747041047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,599 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,599 miles
    Test number
    147436905700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,129 miles (+5,005)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,129 miles
    Test number
    466506144284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,124 miles (+5,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,124 miles
    Test number
    657582533235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass33,127 miles (+7,605)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,127 miles
    Test number
    839255752282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,522 miles
    Test number
    296800351233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XPV 555

What vehicle is registration XPV 555 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XPV 555 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Sept 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XPV 555 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XPV 555 is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on XPV 555?
The MOT on XPV 555 is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XPV 555 done?
XPV 555 was recorded at 88,903 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,229 miles a year.
Has XPV 555 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XPV 555 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on XPV 555 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on XPV 555 find?
XPV 555 passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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