Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc
5524 TJMOT history
5524 TJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 77,161 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 77,161 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,428 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 5524 TJ
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 31 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
5524 TJ was last recorded at 77,161 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 2,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 74,468 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,693 miles
- Average per year
- 3,428 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,161 miles
- 2025 – 74,468 miles
- 2024 – 72,281 miles
- 2023 – 67,605 miles
- 2022 – 61,362 miles
- 2021 – 58,271 miles
- 2020 – 57,243 miles
- 2019 – 53,472 miles
- 2018 – 50,523 miles
- 2016 – 47,709 miles
- 2015 – 44,748 miles
- 2014 – 40,990 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,161 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Heavilly undersealed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes coated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Undersealed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 10 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,161 miles (+2,693)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 77,161 miles
- Test number
- 302614127158
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
Pass74,468 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 74,468 miles
- Test number
- 697098732678
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHeavilly undersealed
Fail74,468 miles (+2,187)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,468 miles
- Test number
- 661471497803
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHeavilly undersealed
Pass72,281 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 72,281 miles
- Test number
- 730961781545
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUndersealed
Fail72,281 miles (+4,676)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,281 miles
- Test number
- 518692570023
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryUndersealed
Pass67,605 miles (+6,243)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 67,605 miles
- Test number
- 284207211102
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass61,362 miles (+3,091)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 61,362 miles
- Test number
- 379110994041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass58,271 miles (+1,028)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 58,271 miles
- Test number
- 662528215777
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass57,243 miles (+3,771)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 57,243 miles
- Test number
- 156827584651
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount
Pass53,472 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 53,472 miles
- Test number
- 219865036127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,460 miles (+2,937)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,460 miles
- Test number
- 178422573539
- MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Pass50,523 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 50,523 miles
- Test number
- 619463622191
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail50,523 miles (+2,814)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,523 miles
- Test number
- 257534309529
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass47,709 miles (+2,961)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 47,709 miles
- Test number
- 952101068833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,748 miles (+3,758)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 44,748 miles
- Test number
- 811942107555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,990 miles (+4,825)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 40,990 miles
- Test number
- 396338514318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,165 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 36,165 miles
- Test number
- 938529964076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 5524 TJ
- What vehicle is registration 5524 TJ currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 5524 TJ on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 5524 TJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5524 TJ is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 5524 TJ?
- The MOT on 5524 TJ is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 5524 TJ done?
- 5524 TJ was recorded at 77,161 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 3,428 miles a year.
- Has 5524 TJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 5524 TJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on 5524 TJ ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 5524 TJ find?
- 5524 TJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated; heavily undersealed.
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