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S555 FGH

2022 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

33,085 mi
Last recorded33,085 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2022 Land Rover Defender24,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 FGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2022
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 33,085 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 64,278 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 64,268 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 25,543 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 63,075 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 63,073 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 63,019 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 62,599 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,431 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 55,262 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 55,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,444 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 48,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,504 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,447 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 36,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 30,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 30,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 24,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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S555 FGH is a 2022 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2022 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 24,643 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S555 FGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 4 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S555 FGH registered?

S555 FGH is a 2022 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2022.

Is S555 FGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 FGH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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