Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
LX54 EOUMOT history
LX54 EOU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 67,633 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 67,633 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,910 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX54 EOU
- 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
- 9 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX54 EOU was last recorded at 67,633 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 1,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Oct 2024: 66,322 miles, lower than 663,117 miles on 25 Oct 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 66,322 miles · 28 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,311 miles
- Average per year
- 2,910 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 67,633 miles
- 2024 – 66,322 miles
- 2023 – 55,485 miles
- 2022 – 43,902 miles
- 2021 – 36,396 miles
- 2020 – 31,426 miles
- 2019 – 30,943 miles
- 2018 – 30,779 miles
- 2017 – 30,468 miles
- 2016 – 30,312 miles
- 2015 – 30,073 miles
- 2014 – 29,924 miles
- 2013 – 29,339 miles
- 2012 – 28,093 miles
- 2011 – 26,656 miles
- 2010 – 23,980 miles
- 2009 – 22,664 miles
- 2008 – 20,448 miles
- 2007 – 14,463 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass67,633 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated connecting definition
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 5 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,633 miles (+1,311)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 67,633 miles
- Test number
- 549070137635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,322 miles (-596,795)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 66,322 miles
- Test number
- 362550275270
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated connecting definition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail663,117 miles (+607,632)1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 663,117 miles
- Test number
- 152624203094
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated connecting definition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass55,485 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 55,485 miles
- Test number
- 715919608200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail55,485 miles (+2)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,485 miles
- Test number
- 763856089169
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail55,483 miles (+11,581)8 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,483 miles
- Test number
- 758655292014
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front axle oil seal
Pass43,902 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 43,902 miles
- Test number
- 559051544440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner tube fitted in a tubless tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint
Fail43,902 miles (+5)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,902 miles
- Test number
- 473818179262
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner tube fitted in a tubless tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint
Fail43,897 miles (+7,501)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,897 miles
- Test number
- 850953422879
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass36,396 miles (+4,970)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 36,396 miles
- Test number
- 673620314572
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass31,426 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 31,426 miles
- Test number
- 765675595483
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail31,426 miles (+483)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,426 miles
- Test number
- 151440243297
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass30,943 miles (+164)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 30,943 miles
- Test number
- 428135425967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,779 miles (+311)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 30,779 miles
- Test number
- 646831995720
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bush slight wear
Pass30,468 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 30,468 miles
- Test number
- 818114284654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,468 miles (+156)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,468 miles
- Test number
- 637347447203
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass30,312 miles (+239)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 30,312 miles
- Test number
- 931177385552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,073 miles (+149)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 30,073 miles
- Test number
- 128571870944
- AdvisoryWiper blades splitting
Pass29,924 miles (+585)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 29,924 miles
- Test number
- 587194944210
- NoteBush on steering damper slight worn
Pass29,339 miles (+1,246)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 29,339 miles
- Test number
- 737366443223
- NoteSteering damper bush showing wear
Pass28,093 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 28,093 miles
- Test number
- 719411452299
- NoteRear prop shaft uj slight wear
- NoteSteering damper bush slight play
Fail28,093 miles (+1,437)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,093 miles
- Test number
- 495680652254
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear prop shaft uj slight wear
- NoteSteering damper bush slight play
Pass26,656 miles (+2,676)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 26,656 miles
- Test number
- 996602651228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,980 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 23,980 miles
- Test number
- 242906340204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail23,980 miles (+1,316)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,980 miles
- Test number
- 431776740238
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass22,664 miles (+2,216)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 22,664 miles
- Test number
- 902770749238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,448 miles (+5,985)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 20,448 miles
- Test number
- 520405728256
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass14,463 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 14,463 miles
- Test number
- 431548947241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX54 EOU
- Does LX54 EOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 EOU is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LX54 EOU?
- The MOT on LX54 EOU is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX54 EOU done?
- LX54 EOU was recorded at 67,633 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 2,910 miles a year.
- Has LX54 EOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX54 EOU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX54 EOU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LX54 EOU find?
- LX54 EOU passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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