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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LB54 BRVMOT history

LB54 BRV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 56,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
56,383 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 BRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 BRV was last recorded at 56,383 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 1,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,909 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,474 miles
Average per year
2,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,383 miles
  • 2025 – 54,909 miles
  • 2024 – 53,227 miles
  • 2023 – 49,458 miles
  • 2022 – 49,223 miles
  • 2021 – 48,969 miles
  • 2020 – 48,457 miles
  • 2019 – 47,722 miles
  • 2018 – 46,298 miles
  • 2017 – 44,647 miles
  • 2016 – 43,690 miles
  • 2015 – 41,352 miles
  • 2014 – 38,199 miles
  • 2013 – 35,075 miles
  • 2012 – 31,876 miles
  • 2011 – 28,007 miles
  • 2010 – 24,882 miles
  • 2009 – 21,285 miles
  • 2008 – 14,527 miles
  • 2007 – 8,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,383 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,383 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    56,383 miles
    Test number
    513573066529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,909 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    54,909 miles
    Test number
    570132265429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail54,908 miles (+1,681)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,908 miles
    Test number
    715336941993
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass53,227 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    53,227 miles
    Test number
    393826137307
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail53,218 miles (+3,760)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,218 miles
    Test number
    704609053310
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass49,458 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,458 miles
    Test number
    921125797186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,223 miles (+254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    49,223 miles
    Test number
    755906747194
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass48,969 miles (+512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,969 miles
    Test number
    902260941735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front side step corroded but unlikely too cause injury

  9. Pass48,457 miles (+735)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,457 miles
    Test number
    199442028265
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass47,722 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,722 miles
    Test number
    280348037339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,717 miles (+1,419)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,717 miles
    Test number
    991041476799
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass46,298 miles (+1,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,298 miles
    Test number
    169456220133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass44,647 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,647 miles
    Test number
    944238791153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,690 miles
    Test number
    641777139137
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

  15. Fail43,690 miles (+2,338)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,690 miles
    Test number
    175797005513
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour x4 (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Front (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass41,352 miles (+3,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,352 miles
    Test number
    790500199587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened forward facing (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass38,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,199 miles
    Test number
    637695644398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,199 miles (+3,124)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,199 miles
    Test number
    477255144320
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass35,075 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,075 miles
    Test number
    547695043317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,876 miles (+3,869)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,876 miles
    Test number
    529504752322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront hub seals leaking

  21. Pass28,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,007 miles
    Test number
    257713241396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,007 miles (+3,125)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,007 miles
    Test number
    466163241308
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass24,882 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,882 miles
    Test number
    382529840306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,285 miles (+6,758)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,285 miles
    Test number
    301253549356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,527 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,527 miles
    Test number
    811922158328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    8,831 miles
    Test number
    430293957404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 BRV

Does LB54 BRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 BRV is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 BRV?
The MOT on LB54 BRV is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 BRV done?
LB54 BRV was recorded at 56,383 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,601 miles a year.
Has LB54 BRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 BRV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 BRV 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 LB54 BRV find?
LB54 BRV passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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