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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

LB54 DNOMOT history

LB54 DNO is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 175,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
175,391 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 DNO
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 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 DNO was last recorded at 175,391 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,360 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
8,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,391 miles
  • 2024 – 164,977 miles
  • 2023 – 154,765 miles
  • 2022 – 151,132 miles
  • 2021 – 146,330 miles
  • 2020 – 136,549 miles
  • 2019 – 129,942 miles
  • 2018 – 117,475 miles
  • 2017 – 99,113 miles
  • 2016 – 99,079 miles
  • 2015 – 93,363 miles
  • 2014 – 85,179 miles
  • 2013 – 76,390 miles
  • 2012 – 66,681 miles
  • 2011 – 56,896 miles
  • 2010 – 50,466 miles
  • 2009 – 43,799 miles
  • 2008 – 28,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,391 miles
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively all four joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAxle swivels leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryMiddle body cross member excessively corrodedRecorded 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 Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security center crossmemember n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross members

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,391 miles (+31)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    175,391 miles
    Test number
    658498475624
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively all four joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivels leaking
    • AdvisoryMiddle body cross member excessively corroded

  2. Fail175,360 miles (+10,383)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,360 miles
    Test number
    491406854180
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively all four joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivels leaking
    • AdvisoryMiddle body cross member excessively corroded

  3. Pass164,977 miles (+10,212)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    164,977 miles
    Test number
    816763006021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass154,765 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,765 miles
    Test number
    657483438516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security center crossmemember n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail154,750 miles (+3,618)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,750 miles
    Test number
    910025363443
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security center crossmemember n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass151,132 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,132 miles
    Test number
    467273033706
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Fail151,121 miles (+4,791)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,121 miles
    Test number
    167566973277
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Pass146,330 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,330 miles
    Test number
    478156906228
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering ball swivel slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering ball swivel slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail146,299 miles (+9,750)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,299 miles
    Test number
    339934101751
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering ball swivel slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering ball swivel slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass136,549 miles (+6,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,549 miles
    Test number
    356399513101
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front steering ball swiels weeping oil

  11. Pass129,942 miles (+12,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,942 miles
    Test number
    472806705056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm outer ball joint n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear out riggers slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass117,475 miles (+18,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,475 miles
    Test number
    372391038868
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  13. Pass99,113 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,113 miles
    Test number
    744829663456
    • AdvisoryUneven wear front and rear tyres
    • AdvisoryWear and corrosion front brake discs

  14. Pass99,079 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,079 miles
    Test number
    464498121399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,363 miles
    Test number
    532467851924
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail93,363 miles (+8,184)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,363 miles
    Test number
    577437130337
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail85,179 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,179 miles
    Test number
    576274704334
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass85,179 miles (+8,789)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,179 miles
    Test number
    908314304350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,390 miles (+9,709)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,390 miles
    Test number
    636388893239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,681 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,681 miles
    Test number
    475301812353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  21. Fail66,680 miles (+9,784)2 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,680 miles
    Test number
    345320512380
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  22. Pass56,896 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,896 miles
    Test number
    455376521477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,466 miles (+6,667)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,466 miles
    Test number
    672622140305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,799 miles (+8,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,799 miles
    Test number
    951708349325
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass35,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,427 miles
    Test number
    122974319019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,427 miles (+7,423)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,427 miles
    Test number
    900685709099
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass28,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,004 miles
    Test number
    790101718004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 DNO

Does LB54 DNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 DNO is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 DNO?
The MOT on LB54 DNO is valid until 22 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 DNO done?
LB54 DNO was recorded at 175,391 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 8,288 miles a year.
Has LB54 DNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 DNO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 DNO 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 DNO find?
LB54 DNO passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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