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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

LR54 SXLMOT history

LR54 SXL is a black diesel Land Rover Range Rover first used on 12 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 291,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

LR54 SXL black Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Range Rover, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2024
Mileage
291,636 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
14,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 SXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR54 SXL was last recorded at 291,636 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
291,566 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
14,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 291,636 miles
  • 2024 – 291,566 miles
  • 2023 – 287,650 miles
  • 2022 – 284,153 miles
  • 2021 – 271,553 miles
  • 2020 – 267,599 miles
  • 2019 – 255,428 miles
  • 2018 – 229,162 miles
  • 2017 – 207,999 miles
  • 2016 – 181,323 miles
  • 2015 – 155,780 miles
  • 2014 – 139,360 miles
  • 2013 – 121,706 miles
  • 2012 – 100,343 miles
  • 2011 – 82,863 miles
  • 2010 – 63,434 miles
  • 2009 – 48,157 miles
  • 2007 – 33,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail291,636 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s and o/s sills rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake shoe retainer heavily corroded surrounding area (foremost)

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail291,636 miles (+70)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,636 miles
    Test number
    251289749027
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s and o/s sills rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake shoe retainer heavily corroded surrounding area (foremost)

  2. Fail291,566 miles (+3,916)2 dangerous7 major1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,566 miles
    Test number
    776315325328
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorAll direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Front brake hoses dangerous (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges headlamp wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges headlamp wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass287,650 miles (+3,497)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    287,650 miles
    Test number
    908268188994
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass284,153 miles (+12,600)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    284,153 miles
    Test number
    868978480903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass271,553 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    271,553 miles
    Test number
    641805446433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail271,553 miles (+3,954)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,553 miles
    Test number
    688378971867
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass267,599 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    267,599 miles
    Test number
    378875075028
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just passed
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail267,599 miles (+205)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,599 miles
    Test number
    872945950137
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just passed
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail267,394 miles (+11,966)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,394 miles
    Test number
    621215474370
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass255,428 miles (+26,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    255,428 miles
    Test number
    581941126708
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass229,162 miles (+21,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    229,162 miles
    Test number
    210365813065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre shouldered on outside edge

  12. Pass207,999 miles (+26,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    207,999 miles
    Test number
    179221280851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass181,323 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    181,323 miles
    Test number
    313846903263
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush all bushes are deterating (going soft) (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lense outer cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view discoluring (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush all bushes detorating (going soft) (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear both outer lense covers damaged

  14. Fail181,323 miles (+25,543)1 dangerous5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,323 miles
    Test number
    948717987945
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded along top of wishbone (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded along top of wishbone (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush all bushes are deterating (going soft) (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lense outer cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view discoluring (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush all bushes detorating (going soft) (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear both outer lense covers damaged

  15. Pass155,780 miles (+16,420)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    155,780 miles
    Test number
    757943115198
    • NoteAdvise damage on o/s/r light lenze

  16. Pass139,360 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    139,360 miles
    Test number
    558899624109
    • NoteAdvise damage on o/s/r light lenze
    • NoteAdvise slight corrosion on rear brake pipes above rear axle [3]

  17. Fail139,360 miles (+17,654)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,360 miles
    Test number
    357558524116
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAdvise damage on o/s/r light lenze
    • NoteAdvise slight corrosion on rear brake pipes above rear axle [3]

  18. Pass121,706 miles (+387)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    121,706 miles
    Test number
    199383133152
    • NoteDamage to o/s/r light
    • NoteO/s/r tyre coming onto wear indicator

  19. Fail121,319 miles (+20,976)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,319 miles
    Test number
    477089203190
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise damage to o/s/r light unit

  20. Pass100,343 miles (+17,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,343 miles
    Test number
    158186132128
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass82,863 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,863 miles
    Test number
    507633501183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,103 miles (+17,669)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,103 miles
    Test number
    797600461002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,434 miles (+15,277)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,434 miles
    Test number
    193111210092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,157 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,157 miles
    Test number
    200728509043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,062 miles (+14,367)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,062 miles
    Test number
    133475709438
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  26. Pass33,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,695 miles
    Test number
    750237837381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 SXL

Does LR54 SXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 SXL expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 SXL?
The MOT on LR54 SXL expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 SXL done?
LR54 SXL was recorded at 291,636 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 14,604 miles a year.
Has LR54 SXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 SXL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 SXL 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 SXL find?
LR54 SXL failed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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