Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
LB54 DMEMOT history
LB54 DME is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,631 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 96,631 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,546 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 DME
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 19 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 DME was last recorded at 96,631 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 96,627 miles · 25 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 3,546 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,631 miles
- 2024 – 93,814 miles
- 2023 – 91,529 miles
- 2022 – 90,394 miles
- 2021 – 90,292 miles
- 2020 – 89,857 miles
- 2019 – 87,953 miles
- 2018 – 86,596 miles
- 2017 – 83,049 miles
- 2016 – 79,602 miles
- 2015 – 76,327 miles
- 2014 – 73,226 miles
- 2013 – 68,925 miles
- 2012 – 62,514 miles
- 2011 – 55,849 miles
- 2010 – 46,479 miles
- 2009 – 45,511 miles
- 2008 – 38,105 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,631 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,631 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 96,631 miles
- Test number
- 644964951420
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail96,627 miles (+2,813)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,627 miles
- Test number
- 753762187655
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass93,814 miles (+91)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 93,814 miles
- Test number
- 903619410474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,723 miles (+2,194)3 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,723 miles
- Test number
- 452098328753
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass91,529 miles (+1,135)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 91,529 miles
- Test number
- 764386401733
- MinorSub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR A FRAME BALL JOINT GAITER DETERIORATED. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCORROSION NOTED ON STEERING LINKAGE THREADS.
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNOTCH/KICK ON STEERING OP
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass90,394 miles (+102)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 90,394 miles
- Test number
- 487814593616
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass90,292 miles (+435)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 90,292 miles
- Test number
- 672807447313
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass89,857 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 89,857 miles
- Test number
- 309445849983
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail89,856 miles (+1,903)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,856 miles
- Test number
- 674868211823
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear OSR axle bump stop missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass87,953 miles (+1,357)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 87,953 miles
- Test number
- 590543348353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,596 miles (+3,547)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 86,596 miles
- Test number
- 105001819335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,049 miles (+3,447)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 83,049 miles
- Test number
- 552852682395
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass79,602 miles (+3,275)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 79,602 miles
- Test number
- 284920411777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,327 miles (+3,101)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 76,327 miles
- Test number
- 826214683727
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass73,226 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 73,226 miles
- Test number
- 795402164181
- NoteOil leak
Fail73,226 miles (+4,301)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,226 miles
- Test number
- 178912864125
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass68,925 miles (+6,411)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 68,925 miles
- Test number
- 518451573119
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass62,514 miles (+6,665)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 62,514 miles
- Test number
- 979111232119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,849 miles (+9,370)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 55,849 miles
- Test number
- 989498401176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,479 miles (+968)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 46,479 miles
- Test number
- 113171960029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,511 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,511 miles
- Test number
- 254140229357
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass45,511 miles (+7,406)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 45,511 miles
- Test number
- 814040229334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,105 miles (+5,789)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 38,105 miles
- Test number
- 741930258360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,316 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 32,316 miles
- Test number
- 914637708089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB54 DME
- Does LB54 DME currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 DME is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 DME?
- The MOT on LB54 DME is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB54 DME done?
- LB54 DME was recorded at 96,631 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,546 miles a year.
- Has LB54 DME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 DME has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB54 DME 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 DME find?
- LB54 DME passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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