Pato, I was thinking the same thing. If you are so desperate for landings that you need to worry whether the landings during your skills test count, you probably should not be carrying passengers by a long shot. Even though legally you may be entitled to it, it is wise? Better do an hour or so of T&Gs and general handling first.
When the ink is still wet on your license, the legal minimum for currency might not be enough, as you don't have experience to fall back on.