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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LB54 UECMOT history

LB54 UEC is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 139,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
139,421 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 UEC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 UEC was last recorded at 139,421 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2011: 84,639 miles, lower than 657,100 miles on 22 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,421 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,421 miles
  • 2024 – 133,241 miles
  • 2023 – 132,430 miles
  • 2022 – 129,766 miles
  • 2021 – 126,927 miles
  • 2020 – 123,170 miles
  • 2018 – 121,547 miles
  • 2017 – 118,905 miles
  • 2016 – 117,123 miles
  • 2014 – 107,519 miles
  • 2013 – 103,901 miles
  • 2012 – 95,773 miles
  • 2011 – 86,497 miles
  • 2010 – 657,100 miles
  • 2008 – 37,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,421 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Both rear tyres perished and splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central exhaust mouting joint corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,421 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    139,421 miles
    Test number
    954880138110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Fail139,421 miles (+6,180)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,421 miles
    Test number
    590666056786
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass133,241 miles (+811)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,241 miles
    Test number
    168873910540
    • MinorCentral Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,430 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,430 miles
    Test number
    732598968906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail132,426 miles (+2,660)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,426 miles
    Test number
    667821807900
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass129,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,766 miles
    Test number
    799367350645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,766 miles (+2,839)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,766 miles
    Test number
    640269481947
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

  8. Pass126,927 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,927 miles
    Test number
    495270044843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    123,170 miles
    Test number
    533979836160
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and splitting

  10. Fail123,170 miles (+1,623)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,170 miles
    Test number
    866024586766
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorCentral Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted nearsi de lock tyre fouling on suspension (2.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and splitting

  11. Pass121,547 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,547 miles
    Test number
    272432650557
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mouting joint corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail121,542 miles (+2,637)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,542 miles
    Test number
    801995752141
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mouting joint corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass118,905 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,905 miles
    Test number
    425285679817
    • DangerousNo anti slip on clutch pedal
    • AdvisoryFront seat belts are damaged
    • AdvisoryMovement in steering column top UJ joint

  14. Fail118,905 miles (+1,782)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,905 miles
    Test number
    338958775676
    • DangerousNo anti slip on clutch pedal
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront seat belts are damaged
    • AdvisoryMovement in steering column top UJ joint

  15. Pass117,123 miles (+9,604)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,123 miles
    Test number
    728291255579
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear axle pinion iol seal

  16. Pass107,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,519 miles
    Test number
    525396414351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,519 miles (+3,618)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,519 miles
    Test number
    669006714315
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  18. Pass103,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,901 miles
    Test number
    636450363248
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail103,901 miles (+8,128)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,901 miles
    Test number
    647230163293
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass95,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,773 miles
    Test number
    656113262220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,773 miles (+9,276)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,773 miles
    Test number
    218711462284
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  22. Pass86,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,497 miles
    Test number
    999532171266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,497 miles (+1,858)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,497 miles
    Test number
    368381271287
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  24. Pass84,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,639 miles
    Test number
    767810701294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail84,639 miles (-572,461)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,639 miles
    Test number
    925709791151
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteHand brake travel

  26. Pass657,100 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    657,100 miles
    Test number
    470313000268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBrake and cluch pedal anti-slip worn thin
    • NoteSlight oil leak from both swivel joints
    • NoteSteering damper bush slightley worn

  27. Fail657,100 miles (+619,604)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    657,100 miles
    Test number
    931993000213
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBrake and cluch pedal anti-slip worn thin
    • NoteSlight oil leak from both swivel joints
    • NoteSteering damper bush slightley worn

  28. Pass37,496 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,496 miles
    Test number
    113277418266
    • NoteClutch and brake pedal rubbers worn
    • NoteLoud :click: from rear when changing drive direction??
    • NoteNearside rear tie bar bush is starting to delaminate
    • NoteSide steps are corroding
    • NoteSlight play in rear axle upper A frame ball joint
    • NoteStone chips on front windscreen

  29. Fail37,496 miles4 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,496 miles
    Test number
    451347018225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteClutch and brake pedal rubbers worn
    • NoteLoud :click: from rear when changing drive direction??
    • NoteNearside rear tie bar bush is starting to delaminate
    • NoteSide steps are corroding
    • NoteSlight play in rear axle upper A frame ball joint
    • NoteStone chips on front windscreen

Questions about LB54 UEC

Does LB54 UEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 UEC is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 UEC?
The MOT on LB54 UEC is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 UEC done?
LB54 UEC was recorded at 139,421 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 5,637 miles a year.
Has LB54 UEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 UEC has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 UEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 UEC find?
LB54 UEC passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lack of use, and 2 more.

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