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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

LL54 CLUMOT history

LL54 CLU is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LL54 CLU silver 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 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,644 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL54 CLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL54 CLU was last recorded at 104,644 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,638 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,644 miles
  • 2024 – 103,267 miles
  • 2023 – 102,007 miles
  • 2022 – 99,682 miles
  • 2021 – 97,675 miles
  • 2020 – 96,662 miles
  • 2019 – 95,673 miles
  • 2018 – 93,907 miles
  • 2017 – 91,561 miles
  • 2016 – 89,687 miles
  • 2015 – 86,381 miles
  • 2014 – 77,271 miles
  • 2013 – 61,410 miles
  • 2012 – 49,252 miles
  • 2010 – 39,792 miles
  • 2009 – 21,961 miles
  • 2008 – 15,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,644 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlight play in both rear shock absorber lower bushesRecorded 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.

  • Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,644 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,644 miles
    Test number
    964640845543
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear shock absorber lower bushes
  2. Fail104,638 miles (+1,371)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,638 miles
    Test number
    759832122258
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear shock absorber lower bushes
  3. Pass103,267 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,267 miles
    Test number
    856403450416
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Fail103,262 miles (+1,255)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,262 miles
    Test number
    907804764306
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass102,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,007 miles
    Test number
    228643638985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,993 miles (+2,311)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,993 miles
    Test number
    424595705595
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass99,682 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,682 miles
    Test number
    170026428417
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  8. Fail99,680 miles (+2,005)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,680 miles
    Test number
    610738731570
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Pass97,675 miles (+1,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,675 miles
    Test number
    747710127622
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly corroded
  10. Pass96,662 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,662 miles
    Test number
    341687287912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,673 miles
    Test number
    760359664686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail95,673 miles (+1,766)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,673 miles
    Test number
    908792852129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass93,907 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,907 miles
    Test number
    423541613939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,561 miles
    Test number
    437076488238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,560 miles (+1,873)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,560 miles
    Test number
    953216985518
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass89,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,687 miles
    Test number
    614710896567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,687 miles (+3,306)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,687 miles
    Test number
    944300769589
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass86,381 miles (+9,110)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,381 miles
    Test number
    827271605222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,271 miles (+15,861)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,271 miles
    Test number
    345530904465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,410 miles (+12,158)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,410 miles
    Test number
    459620803245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,252 miles (+9,460)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,252 miles
    Test number
    797821312099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,792 miles (+8,952)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,792 miles
    Test number
    300845560353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,840 miles (+8,879)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,840 miles
    Test number
    161541520021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,961 miles (+6,579)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,961 miles
    Test number
    552885819050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,382 miles
    Test number
    541779308048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL54 CLU

Does LL54 CLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL54 CLU is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL54 CLU?
The MOT on LL54 CLU is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL54 CLU done?
LL54 CLU was recorded at 104,644 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,993 miles a year.
Has LL54 CLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL54 CLU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL54 CLU 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 LL54 CLU find?
LL54 CLU passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; slight play in both rear shock absorber lower bushes.

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