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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

LR54 SXGMOT history

LR54 SXG is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 17,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LR54 SXG black 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 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
17,206 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
81 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 SXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 SXG was last recorded at 17,206 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2009: 4,189 miles, lower than 15,760 miles on 23 Feb 2008.
  • 23 Jan 2018: 10,634 miles, lower than 106,174 miles on 19 Jan 2018.

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
17,054 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
152 miles
Average per year
81 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,206 miles
  • 2025 – 17,054 miles
  • 2024 – 16,945 miles
  • 2023 – 16,823 miles
  • 2022 – 16,498 miles
  • 2021 – 15,957 miles
  • 2020 – 15,097 miles
  • 2019 – 12,640 miles
  • 2018 – 10,634 miles
  • 2016 – 91,532 miles
  • 2015 – 85,035 miles
  • 2014 – 81,605 miles
  • 2012 – 7,559 miles
  • 2011 – 6,785 miles
  • 2010 – 5,791 miles
  • 2009 – 4,189 miles
  • 2008 – 15,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,206 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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,206 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    17,206 miles
    Test number
    572807037137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass17,054 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    17,054 miles
    Test number
    686722229028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail17,053 miles (+108)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,053 miles
    Test number
    686749104751
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass16,945 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    16,945 miles
    Test number
    122935532866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail16,943 miles (+120)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,943 miles
    Test number
    663568458559
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass16,823 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    16,823 miles
    Test number
    406341305574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail16,807 miles (+309)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,807 miles
    Test number
    160925128800
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  8. Pass16,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    16,498 miles
    Test number
    828407385928
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering reservoir damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail16,498 miles (+541)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,498 miles
    Test number
    670023370781
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering reservoir damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass15,957 miles (+860)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    15,957 miles
    Test number
    716162357222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff is slighty damp of oil

  11. Pass15,097 miles (+2,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    15,097 miles
    Test number
    976195575363
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass12,640 miles (+2,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    12,640 miles
    Test number
    163027822669
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine, gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass10,634 miles (-95,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    10,634 miles
    Test number
    650919922104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail106,174 miles (+14,642)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,174 miles
    Test number
    757693676158
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass91,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,532 miles
    Test number
    639970529875
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing

  16. Fail91,532 miles (+6,497)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,532 miles
    Test number
    964253343719
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing

  17. Pass85,035 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,035 miles
    Test number
    567384795068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,605 miles
    Test number
    406994534048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,605 miles (+74,046)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,605 miles
    Test number
    605174134096
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass7,559 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    7,559 miles
    Test number
    788314362327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,785 miles (+994)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    6,785 miles
    Test number
    498017131343
    • NoteWipers

  22. Pass5,791 miles (+1,602)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    5,791 miles
    Test number
    804354580106
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass4,189 miles (-11,571)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    4,189 miles
    Test number
    610562319278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,760 miles
    Test number
    794484058054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 SXG

Does LR54 SXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 SXG is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 SXG?
The MOT on LR54 SXG is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 SXG done?
LR54 SXG was recorded at 17,206 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 81 miles a year.
Has LR54 SXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 SXG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 SXG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 31 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR54 SXG find?
LR54 SXG passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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