LAND ROVER DEFENDER P655EUT has 35 MOTs

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This 1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 14 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 125,144 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 10:55.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Saturday 13th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

P655EUT MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 2027125,144 MI
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 2026125,144 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working Bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED31ST JANUARY 202513TH FEBRUARY 2026124,234 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED31ST JANUARY 2025124,233 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202413TH FEBRUARY 2025123,268 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Extensive Welding Repairs Covered In Underseal
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED17TH JANUARY 2024123,209 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded To The Extent That Control Of The Vehicle Is Likely To Be Adversely Affected Chassis Rail By Top Shocker Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded To The Extent That Control Of The Vehicle Is Likely To Be Adversely Affected Chassis Rail By Top Shocker Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded To The Extent That Control Of The Vehicle Is Likely To Be Adversely Affected Chassis Rail/cross Member By Top Axle Support A Frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20221ST DECEMBER 2023121,542 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - All Tyres Perished
FAILED16TH NOVEMBER 2022121,531 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Jets Misaligned And Not Providing Sufficient Fluid To The Windscreen (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Showing White Light To The Rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - All Tyres Perished
  5. MAJOR - Body Mounting Fixings Insecure Both Centre Out Riggers Excessively Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside 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))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 202127TH OCTOBER 2022119,691 MI
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 2021119,691 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 202027TH OCTOBER 2021118,008 MI
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2020117,997 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - All Tyres Cracked And Perished
  2. MAJOR - Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Both Front Outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Towbar Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Rear Cross Member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle Rubbing On Radius Arm On Full Lock (5.2.3 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Off Side Front Radius Arm Slightly Damaged
  6. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened Nearside Front Radius Arm, Suggest Replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 20193RD OCTOBER 2020115,573 MI
FAILED17TH SEPTEMBER 2019115,573 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Refit (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play Adjust (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. PRS - Front Registration Plate Inscription Illegible Replace (0.1 (b))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20183RD OCTOBER 2019112,334 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Reserves Travel Limited
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 2018112,334 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion Which Adversely Affects Braking Or Steering N/s Centre (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Reserves Travel Limited
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201730TH SEPTEMBER 2018111,330 MI
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201630TH SEPTEMBER 2017110,221 MI
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 2016110,221 MI
 
  1. PRS - Towbar Component Insecure Ball Bolt (6.6.1)
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 201526TH SEPTEMBER 2016107,150 MI
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201426TH SEPTEMBER 2015104,484 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s Rear Brake Below Normal Efficiency
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 2014104,484 MI
 
  1. PRS - Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  4. USER ENTERED - O/s Rear Brake Below Normal Efficiency
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 201326TH SEPTEMBER 2014100,611 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 2013100,611 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Seat Belt Damaged Sufficient To Significantly Weakened The Webbing (5.2.2a)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area In Excess Of A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 201298,946 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 201226TH SEPTEMBER 201398,946 MI
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 201196,886 MI
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Fuel Tank Outrigger Corroded
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201126TH SEPTEMBER 201296,886 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Fuel Tank Outrigger Corroded
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201026TH SEPTEMBER 201194,179 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 200920TH SEPTEMBER 201090,882 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 200819TH SEPTEMBER 200988,062 MI
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 200784,558 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 200719TH SEPTEMBER 200884,558 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 200619TH SEPTEMBER 200781,847 MI
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 200516TH SEPTEMBER 200677,386 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Torsion Bar Slight Play At An End Fixing (2.4.e.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P655EUT Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 60% | MOT Failure Rate: 40%

P655EUT MOT Comments

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P655EUT Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 125,144 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,315 miles

P655EUT FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration P655EUT was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 125,144 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,315 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 35 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 14 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P655EUT has a 60% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 29 Advisories, 9 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 13 Major, 7 Dangerous and 3 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 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does P655EUT have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 P655EUT does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P655EUT Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 P655EUT does have Tax. Read more

When does P655EUT Tax expire?

The current Tax for P655EUT will expire in 5 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 P655EUT MOT expire?

The current MOT for P655EUT will expire in 10 months on Saturday 13th February 2027. Read more

When did P655EUT have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P655EUT was on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 10:55. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P655EUT Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 35 MOTs on record for P655EUT we can see 21 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 P655EUT Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 35 MOTs on record for P655EUT we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 60% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P655EUT?

P655EUT is registered as a 1997 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has P655EUT done?

The odometer reading for P655EUT at the last MOT in February 2026 was 125,144 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 4,315 miles per year. Read more

How old is P655EUT?

The vehicle P655EUT was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 27th March 1997. Read more

What colour is P655EUT?

The official colour of P655EUT is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does P655EUT have?

P655EUT has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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