LAND ROVER DEFENDER GL55MXZ has 27 MOTs

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This 2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 112,663 miles 5 months ago on Monday 12th January 2026 at 16:44.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Monday 11th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

GL55MXZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH JANUARY 2027112,663 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED12TH JANUARY 2026112,657 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20244TH JANUARY 2026111,180 MI
PASSED3RD JANUARY 20244TH JANUARY 2025110,741 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front 4x4 Sphere Has Play
FAILED18TH DECEMBER 2023110,716 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 20224TH JANUARY 2024109,706 MI
FAILED22ND DECEMBER 2022109,706 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
FAILED19TH DECEMBER 2022109,692 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed 235/85/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Brake Performance Not Tested (1.2.1 (g))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 20214TH JANUARY 2023108,792 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20214TH JANUARY 2022107,707 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 20192ND JANUARY 2021106,621 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED13TH DECEMBER 2019106,621 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Rear Link Bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Rear Link Bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED3RD JANUARY 20192ND JANUARY 2020104,225 MI
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20179TH NOVEMBER 2018101,327 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Underside Of Vehicle Has Been Undersealed
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20166TH OCTOBER 201798,831 MI
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20156TH OCTOBER 201695,547 MI
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20144TH OCTOBER 201591,408 MI
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20134TH OCTOBER 201488,862 MI
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 20124TH OCTOBER 201376,320 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 201276,290 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  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 - Fuel Pipe Leaking (7.2.3)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  8. USER ENTERED - Electrical Wiring Loom Loose Rubbing On Front Propshaft
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20114TH OCTOBER 201259,442 MI
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 201159,439 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 201021ST NOVEMBER 201147,694 MI
FAILED22ND NOVEMBER 201047,694 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 200931ST DECEMBER 201039,539 MI
PASSED29TH DECEMBER 200831ST DECEMBER 200928,483 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Outer Track Rod End Joint Cover Split/missing
FAILED29TH DECEMBER 200828,483 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Outer Track Rod End Joint Cover Split/missing
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GL55MXZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

GL55MXZ MOT Comments

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GL55MXZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 112,663 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,365 miles

GL55MXZ FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration GL55MXZ was manufactured on Saturday 31st December 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 112,663 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,365 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 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 GL55MXZ has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 32 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 7 Major, 3 Dangerous and 10 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 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does GL55MXZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 GL55MXZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GL55MXZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 GL55MXZ does have Tax. Read more

When does GL55MXZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for GL55MXZ will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. 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 GL55MXZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for GL55MXZ will expire in 8 months on Monday 11th January 2027. Read more

When did GL55MXZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GL55MXZ was on Monday 12th January 2026 at 16:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GL55MXZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for GL55MXZ we can see 18 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 GL55MXZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for GL55MXZ we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GL55MXZ?

GL55MXZ is registered as a 2005 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has GL55MXZ done?

The odometer reading for GL55MXZ at the last MOT in January 2026 was 112,663 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 5,365 miles per year. Read more

How old is GL55MXZ?

The vehicle GL55MXZ was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 31st December 2005. Read more

What colour is GL55MXZ?

The official colour of GL55MXZ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does GL55MXZ have?

GL55MXZ has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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