Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
LS54 MTUMOT history
LS54 MTU is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,036 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 165,036 mi
- At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,132 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS54 MTU
- 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
- 22 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS54 MTU was last recorded at 165,036 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 2,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Dec 2011: 37,370 miles, lower than 42,255 miles on 9 Dec 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 162,094 miles · 17 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,942 miles
- Average per year
- 8,132 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 165,036 miles
- 2024 – 162,094 miles
- 2023 – 159,098 miles
- 2022 – 154,485 miles
- 2021 – 149,824 miles
- 2020 – 144,514 miles
- 2019 – 137,815 miles
- 2018 – 129,831 miles
- 2017 – 121,420 miles
- 2016 – 109,626 miles
- 2015 – 98,542 miles
- 2014 – 86,889 miles
- 2013 – 76,025 miles
- 2012 – 64,343 miles
- 2011 – 37,370 miles
- 2010 – 42,255 miles
- 2009 – 30,443 miles
- 2008 – 24,705 miles
- 2007 – 18,536 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,036 miles (+2,942)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 165,036 miles
- Test number
- 580745452868
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,094 miles (+2,996)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 162,094 miles
- Test number
- 879908092259
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass159,098 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 159,098 miles
- Test number
- 903344270510
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail159,095 miles (+4,610)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,095 miles
- Test number
- 413437555845
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,485 miles (+4,661)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 154,485 miles
- Test number
- 957072790833
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass149,824 miles (+5,310)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 149,824 miles
- Test number
- 694793234333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,514 miles (+6,699)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 144,514 miles
- Test number
- 451672701870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,815 miles (+7,984)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 137,815 miles
- Test number
- 662836076376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,831 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 129,831 miles
- Test number
- 672560061069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,831 miles (+8,411)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,831 miles
- Test number
- 386505924451
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass121,420 miles (+11,794)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 121,420 miles
- Test number
- 272746089506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,626 miles (+11,084)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 109,626 miles
- Test number
- 899271276074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,542 miles (+11,653)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 98,542 miles
- Test number
- 195124518381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,889 miles (+10,864)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 86,889 miles
- Test number
- 607686034376
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass76,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 76,025 miles
- Test number
- 496133143390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,025 miles (+11,682)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,025 miles
- Test number
- 415833443489
- FailureRear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass64,343 miles (+26,973)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 64,343 miles
- Test number
- 197175042396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,370 miles (-4,885)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 37,370 miles
- Test number
- 499286941431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,255 miles (+11,812)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 42,255 miles
- Test number
- 411963940357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 30,443 miles
- Test number
- 494301449330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,443 miles (+5,738)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,443 miles
- Test number
- 890441149358
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass24,705 miles (+6,169)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 24,705 miles
- Test number
- 461865248440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 18,536 miles
- Test number
- 812834647373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS54 MTU
- Does LS54 MTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 MTU is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS54 MTU?
- The MOT on LS54 MTU is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS54 MTU done?
- LS54 MTU was recorded at 165,036 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 8,132 miles a year.
- Has LS54 MTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS54 MTU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS54 MTU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS54 MTU find?
- LS54 MTU passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine but not excessive.
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