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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K54 LEUMOT history

K54 LEU is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 307,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

K54 LEU red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
307,884 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K54 LEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K54 LEU was last recorded at 307,884 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
307,883 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 307,884 miles
  • 2021 – 307,824 miles
  • 2015 – 293,155 miles
  • 2014 – 282,325 miles
  • 2013 – 276,023 miles
  • 2012 – 263,876 miles
  • 2011 – 254,090 miles
  • 2010 – 244,845 miles
  • 2009 – 236,895 miles
  • 2008 – 229,482 miles
  • 2007 – 218,997 miles
  • 2006 – 208,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass307,884 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass307,884 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    307,884 miles
    Test number
    663213563854
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail307,883 miles (+59)1 dangerous3 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    307,883 miles
    Test number
    775876416737
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel joints leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub seal fluid leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryClutch high

  3. Pass307,824 miles1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    307,824 miles
    Test number
    260670254963
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper shock absorber mounting starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been undersealed

  4. Fail307,824 miles (+65)5 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    307,824 miles
    Test number
    936996282464
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been undersealed

  5. Fail307,759 miles (+14,604)3 dangerous11 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    307,759 miles
    Test number
    641443170602
    • DangerousFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Both (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii))
    • DangerousRear Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
    • MajorSemaphore indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder the car sprayed

  6. Pass293,155 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    293,155 miles
    Test number
    141918393559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail293,155 miles (+10,830)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    293,155 miles
    Test number
    643657480832
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass282,325 miles (+6,302)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    282,325 miles
    Test number
    727031024358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

  9. Pass276,023 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    276,023 miles
    Test number
    705911613397
    • NoteBoth front drive spheres leaking
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle covered in mud

  10. Fail276,021 miles (+12,145)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,021 miles
    Test number
    668241013344
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front drive spheres leaking
    • NoteO/s/f brake pads getting low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle covered in mud

  11. Pass263,876 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    263,876 miles
    Test number
    116829212323
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle covered in mud

  12. Fail263,874 miles (+9,784)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,874 miles
    Test number
    737409412377
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle covered in mud

  13. Pass254,090 miles (+9,245)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    254,090 miles
    Test number
    157178711370
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  14. Pass244,845 miles (+7,950)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    244,845 miles
    Test number
    802102690271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • NoteLeak from rear axle

  15. Pass236,895 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    236,895 miles
    Test number
    973734219335
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail236,893 miles (+7,411)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,893 miles
    Test number
    934124919341
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass229,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    229,482 miles
    Test number
    864977718326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail229,481 miles (+10,484)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,481 miles
    Test number
    284257418311
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Pass218,997 miles (+10,805)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    218,997 miles
    Test number
    503690427257
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass208,192 miles (+188)6 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    208,192 miles
    Test number
    160408506222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip wearing thinn
    • NoteFront brakes slightly out of balance
    • NoteHandbrake grabbing/juddering in operation
    • NoteMinimal reserve travel on handbrake
    • NotePossible oil leak at offside rear hub
    • NoteSlight play in steering box
    • NoteSteering moderately heavy in operation

  21. Fail208,004 miles1 dangerous6 failures8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,004 miles
    Test number
    893272206249
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteHandbrake grabbing/juddering in operation
    • NoteMinimal reserve travel on parking brake
    • NotePossible oil leak at offside rear hub
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

Questions about K54 LEU

Does K54 LEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K54 LEU is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K54 LEU?
The MOT on K54 LEU is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K54 LEU done?
K54 LEU was recorded at 307,884 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,145 miles a year.
Has K54 LEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K54 LEU has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K54 LEU 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 K54 LEU find?
K54 LEU passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: general underside corrosion; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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