Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
LR54 SXMMOT history
LR54 SXM is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 185,505 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 185,505 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,396 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR54 SXM
- 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
- 3 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR54 SXM was last recorded at 185,505 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 11,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Sept 2013: 58,563 miles, lower than 573,556 miles on 17 Jul 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 174,443 miles · 1 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,062 miles
- Average per year
- 8,396 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,505 miles
- 2025 – 174,443 miles
- 2024 – 164,566 miles
- 2023 – 159,018 miles
- 2022 – 151,365 miles
- 2021 – 135,267 miles
- 2020 – 123,093 miles
- 2019 – 111,261 miles
- 2018 – 110,268 miles
- 2017 – 99,381 miles
- 2016 – 88,678 miles
- 2015 – 79,672 miles
- 2014 – 69,059 miles
- 2013 – 58,563 miles
- 2012 – 51,350 miles
- 2011 – 45,148 miles
- 2010 – 36,920 miles
- 2008 – 32,105 miles
- 2007 – 26,666 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,505 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,505 miles (+11,062)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 185,505 miles
- Test number
- 131649124645
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass174,443 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 174,443 miles
- Test number
- 753302663007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle underneath the body corroding in places especially the rear out rigger for the body support
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroding and bushes are slightly deteriorating
Fail174,443 miles (+9,877)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,443 miles
- Test number
- 246704793118
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle underneath the body corroding in places especially the rear out rigger for the body support
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroding and bushes are slightly deteriorating
Pass164,566 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 164,566 miles
- Test number
- 291845079740
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail164,566 miles (+5,548)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,566 miles
- Test number
- 228876902026
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass159,018 miles (+7,653)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 159,018 miles
- Test number
- 603857837698
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass151,365 miles (+181)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 151,365 miles
- Test number
- 258025123309
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail151,184 miles (+15,917)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,184 miles
- Test number
- 710488690487
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,267 miles (+12,174)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 135,267 miles
- Test number
- 967383440385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,093 miles (+11,832)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 123,093 miles
- Test number
- 691151098329
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,261 miles (+993)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 111,261 miles
- Test number
- 202447066153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,268 miles (+10,887)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 110,268 miles
- Test number
- 413101781631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,381 miles (+10,703)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 99,381 miles
- Test number
- 666188042948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,678 miles (+9,006)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 88,678 miles
- Test number
- 672600821732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,672 miles (+10,613)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 79,672 miles
- Test number
- 714531873306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,059 miles (+10,496)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 69,059 miles
- Test number
- 308268744499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,563 miles (-514,993)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 58,563 miles
- Test number
- 155359053262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass573,556 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 573,556 miles
- Test number
- 287598393187
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in side walls
- NoteOffside front tyre slight cracking in sidewall
Fail573,556 miles (+522,206)1 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 573,556 miles
- Test number
- 655608793182
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in side walls
- NoteOffside front tyre slight cracking in sidewall
Pass51,350 miles (+6,202)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 51,350 miles
- Test number
- 606430102237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,148 miles (+2,050)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 45,148 miles
- Test number
- 398100801440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,098 miles (+6,178)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 43,098 miles
- Test number
- 839531021048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,920 miles (+4,815)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 36,920 miles
- Test number
- 423201210096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,105 miles (+5,439)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 32,105 miles
- Test number
- 121176828325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 26,666 miles
- Test number
- 742617477289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR54 SXM
- Does LR54 SXM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 SXM is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR54 SXM?
- The MOT on LR54 SXM is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR54 SXM done?
- LR54 SXM was recorded at 185,505 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 8,396 miles a year.
- Has LR54 SXM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR54 SXM has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR54 SXM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR54 SXM find?
- LR54 SXM passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play both, and 3 more.
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