LAND ROVER DEFENDER CX55UME has 29 MOTs

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This 2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 110,078 miles 2 months ago on Friday 24th July 2026 at 10:16.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Saturday 31st July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

CX55UME MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST JULY 2027110,078 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST AUGUST 202531ST JULY 2026103,374 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED1ST AUGUST 2025103,374 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. PRS - Offside Front Body Panel Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH JULY 202427TH JULY 2025100,097 MI
PASSED28TH JULY 202327TH JULY 202497,023 MI
FAILED20TH JULY 202397,023 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Not Working (3.4 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20224TH SEPTEMBER 202390,342 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED5TH SEPTEMBER 202290,342 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MINOR - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED31ST AUGUST 20212ND SEPTEMBER 202280,777 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Defective But Can Be Satisfactorily Operated Parking Brake Lever Will Not Stay Fully Down When Released, Doesn't Affect Operation Of Parking Brake, Brake Is Not Binding In Its "off" Position. (1.1.6 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff Input Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner Edge Of Tyre Worn Uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner Edge Of Tyre Worn Uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED31ST AUGUST 202180,772 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Defective But Can Be Satisfactorily Operated Parking Brake Lever Will Not Stay Fully Down When Released, Doesn't Affect Operation Of Parking Brake, Brake Is Not Binding In Its "off" Position. (1.1.6 (d))
  2. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault T.c Warning Lamp Illuminated (7.12 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Body Component Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury Side Step Missing Exposing Corroded Brackets. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff Input Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner Edge Of Tyre Worn Uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner Edge Of Tyre Worn Uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20202ND SEPTEMBER 202176,545 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material On Limit For Corrosion - Replacement Recommended (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material 2 X Front To Rear Pipes - On Limit For Corrosion - Replacement Recommended (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides Axle Pipe On Corrosion Limit - Replacement Recommended (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 202076,545 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Leaking On An Air Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material On Limit For Corrosion - Replacement Recommended (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material 2 X Front To Rear Pipes - On Limit For Corrosion - Replacement Recommended (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides Axle Pipe On Corrosion Limit - Replacement Recommended (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20197TH AUGUST 202070,518 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Note Door Step Corroded At Front
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Rear X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Along Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20182ND AUGUST 201962,779 MI
PASSED31ST MARCH 201730TH MARCH 201852,003 MI
FAILED31ST MARCH 201752,033 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  2. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking Leak Around Filter Unit (7.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED18TH MARCH 201625TH MARCH 201741,209 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Discs Excessively Pitted
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED16TH MARCH 201641,199 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  5. FAIL - Centre Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted
  7. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Discs Excessively Pitted
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED26TH MARCH 201525TH MARCH 201637,246 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Advise Slight White Light On Both Front Indicators
FAILED26TH MARCH 201537,246 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. USER ENTERED - Advise Slight White Light On Both Front Indicators
PASSED29TH APRIL 201411TH MAY 201534,760 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
PASSED1ST MAY 201311TH MAY 201431,992 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
PASSED8TH MAY 201211TH MAY 201328,180 MI
PASSED10TH MAY 201111TH MAY 201224,837 MI
PASSED12TH MAY 201011TH MAY 201120,410 MI
PASSED4TH MARCH 20105TH MARCH 201119,665 MI
PASSED6TH MARCH 20095TH MARCH 201013,635 MI
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 200816TH SEPTEMBER 200913,446 MI
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 200813,432 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

CX55UME Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

CX55UME MOT Comments

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CX55UME Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 110,078 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,242 miles

CX55UME FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration CX55UME was manufactured on Friday 16th September 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 110,078 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,242 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means CX55UME has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 59 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 8 Major, 0 Dangerous and 13 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does CX55UME have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 23rd September 2026 CX55UME does have an active MOT. Read more

Is CX55UME Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 23rd September 2026 CX55UME does have Tax. Read more

When does CX55UME Tax expire?

The current Tax for CX55UME will expire in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does CX55UME MOT expire?

The current MOT for CX55UME will expire in 10 months on Saturday 31st July 2027. Read more

When did CX55UME have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for CX55UME was on Friday 24th July 2026 at 10:16. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has CX55UME Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for CX55UME we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has CX55UME Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for CX55UME we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is CX55UME?

CX55UME is registered as a 2005 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has CX55UME done?

The odometer reading for CX55UME at the last MOT in July 2026 was 110,078 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,242 miles per year. Read more

How old is CX55UME?

The vehicle CX55UME was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 16th September 2005. Read more

What colour is CX55UME?

The official colour of CX55UME is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does CX55UME have?

CX55UME has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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