HJ55KSU - LAND ROVER DEFENDER
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 5 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 20 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
20
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
3
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 08 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,248 mi
Expires: 07 August 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 01 August 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,234 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idle arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idle arm dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light on in dash (1.6 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 04 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,681 mi
Expires: 03 April 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both front tyres perishing / cracking low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 12 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,089 mi
Expires: 11 January 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory both front hubs have slight leaks
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 19 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,535 mi
Expires: 18 October 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory High level stop lamp not working.
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive Both hub assemblies. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Axle stabilizer arm ball joint dust cover perished and cracked.
- Advisory Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Dust cover on steering drop arm deteriorated.
Failed - 19 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,534 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle And from inside. (6.2.3 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory High level stop lamp not working.
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive Both hub assemblies. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Axle stabilizer arm ball joint dust cover perished and cracked.
- Advisory Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Dust cover on steering drop arm deteriorated.
Passed - 05 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,172 mi
Expires: 12 September 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Advisory Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory both front hubs have minor oil leaks
- Advisory Rear axle upper ball joint boot split
- Advisory Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 04 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,868 mi
Expires: 12 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory both front hubs leaking fluid
- Advisory drag link gaiter split
Passed - 07 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,785 mi
Expires: 12 September 2019
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
- Advisory Front Hub seals slight weep both sides
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
Passed - 09 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,196 mi
Expires: 12 September 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under-side has been undersealed
- Advisory side step are corroded
Passed - 18 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,866 mi
Expires: 12 September 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Engine cover and undertrays fitted
Passed - 27 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,889 mi
Expires: 12 September 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory nsr tyre has cuts but not deep enough to expose ply or cords
Passed - 28 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 829,200 mi
Expires: 12 September 2015
Passed - 14 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,522 mi
Expires: 12 September 2014
Passed - 22 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 707,365 mi
Expires: 12 September 2013
Passed - 06 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,153 mi
Expires: 12 September 2012
Passed - 31 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,108 mi
Expires: 12 September 2011
Passed - 08 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 587,670 mi
Expires: 12 September 2010
Failed - 13 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,055 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 13 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,055 mi
Expires: 12 September 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for HJ55KSU?
The MOT expires on 07 August 2026.
What is the tax status of HJ55KSU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2026.
What are the specifications of HJ55KSU?
This is a 2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 2495cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of HJ55KSU?
This vehicle produces 299 g/km of CO2 emissions.