Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
LR54 SXKMOT history
LR54 SXK is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,133 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 106,133 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,991 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR54 SXK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR54 SXK was last recorded at 106,133 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 1,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,638 miles · 14 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,495 miles
- Average per year
- 4,991 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,133 miles
- 2025 – 104,638 miles
- 2024 – 102,413 miles
- 2023 – 99,157 miles
- 2022 – 95,587 miles
- 2021 – 90,907 miles
- 2020 – 86,049 miles
- 2019 – 80,672 miles
- 2018 – 74,458 miles
- 2017 – 69,170 miles
- 2016 – 63,583 miles
- 2015 – 57,173 miles
- 2014 – 48,714 miles
- 2013 – 41,012 miles
- 2011 – 32,286 miles
- 2010 – 28,309 miles
- 2009 – 24,893 miles
- 2008 – 20,181 miles
- 2007 – 14,259 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,133 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,133 miles (+1,495)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 106,133 miles
- Test number
- 175266414110
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,638 miles (+2,225)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 104,638 miles
- Test number
- 809611724376
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,413 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 102,413 miles
- Test number
- 113192166790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,412 miles (+3,255)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,412 miles
- Test number
- 902151582825
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 and osf inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded ns os x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front drive seal slight leak
Pass99,157 miles (+3,570)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 99,157 miles
- Test number
- 350405845747
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,587 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 95,587 miles
- Test number
- 823019987924
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail95,587 miles (+4,680)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,587 miles
- Test number
- 456621001566
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass90,907 miles (+4,858)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 90,907 miles
- Test number
- 633979721382
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass86,049 miles (+5,377)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 86,049 miles
- Test number
- 940445102980
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axel greased (1.1.11 (c))
Pass80,672 miles (+6,214)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 80,672 miles
- Test number
- 778963694559
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass74,458 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 74,458 miles
- Test number
- 634949089006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,458 miles (+5,288)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,458 miles
- Test number
- 345581314039
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 new blades fitted over bay. (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play N.S.F drag link ball joint end has lift (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm joint has play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass69,170 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 69,170 miles
- Test number
- 729831949024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)
Fail69,170 miles (+5,587)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,170 miles
- Test number
- 833925662493
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,583 miles (+6,410)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 63,583 miles
- Test number
- 859339529236
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass57,173 miles (+8,459)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 57,173 miles
- Test number
- 155937645092
- NoteRear propshaft u/j has slight play
Pass48,714 miles (+7,702)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 48,714 miles
- Test number
- 627057954067
- NoteAdvise rear prop shaft uj
- NoteAdvise steering damper bush slight play
Pass41,012 miles (+8,726)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 41,012 miles
- Test number
- 887499143058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,286 miles (+3,977)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 32,286 miles
- Test number
- 456483341341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,309 miles (+3,416)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 28,309 miles
- Test number
- 904160330329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,893 miles (+4,712)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 24,893 miles
- Test number
- 494283549433
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass20,181 miles (+5,922)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 20,181 miles
- Test number
- 490000838451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 14,259 miles
- Test number
- 630910527380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR54 SXK
- Does LR54 SXK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 SXK is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR54 SXK?
- The MOT on LR54 SXK is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR54 SXK done?
- LR54 SXK was recorded at 106,133 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 4,991 miles a year.
- Has LR54 SXK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR54 SXK has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR54 SXK 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 LR54 SXK find?
- LR54 SXK passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease; oil leak, but not excessive.
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