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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P54 FAOMOT history

P54 FAO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

P54 FAO green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
159,978 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P54 FAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P54 FAO was last recorded at 159,978 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,973 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,005 miles
Average per year
4,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,978 miles
  • 2025 – 158,973 miles
  • 2024 – 157,414 miles
  • 2023 – 156,248 miles
  • 2022 – 149,273 miles
  • 2021 – 141,614 miles
  • 2020 – 133,023 miles
  • 2019 – 125,513 miles
  • 2018 – 118,300 miles
  • 2013 – 117,831 miles
  • 2012 – 114,044 miles
  • 2011 – 105,967 miles
  • 2010 – 94,861 miles
  • 2009 – 80,346 miles
  • 2008 – 70,775 miles
  • 2007 – 64,753 miles
  • 2006 – 59,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,978 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Central Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened parking brake disc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flanges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,978 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    159,978 miles
    Test number
    210314685291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,973 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    158,973 miles
    Test number
    660940800872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,414 miles (+1,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    157,414 miles
    Test number
    558739105551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass156,248 miles (+6,975)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    156,248 miles
    Test number
    800195671184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,273 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2023
    Odometer
    149,273 miles
    Test number
    305605223288
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened parking brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flanges (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear floor corroded

  6. Fail149,273 miles (+7,659)4 dangerous3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,273 miles
    Test number
    699153327056
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened parking brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flanges (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear floor corroded

  7. Pass141,614 miles (+8,591)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    141,614 miles
    Test number
    696124845203
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering and suspension upgraded for off road use
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow reverse travel on handbrake lever
    • AdvisoryRear tub underside corroded

  8. Pass133,023 miles (+7,510)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    133,023 miles
    Test number
    221132667822
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plate repaired and modified (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plate repaired and modified (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension and steering modified/upgraded
    • AdvisoryExternal rollcage fitted
    • AdvisoryRear tub slightly corroded on underside

  9. Pass125,513 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,513 miles
    Test number
    191837016851
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracing plates fitted around seat belt mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracing plates fitted around seat belt mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tub corroded underneath liner
    • AdvisoryRear tub cross members corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Fail125,513 miles (+7,213)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,513 miles
    Test number
    438650526155
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush excess worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracing plates fitted around seat belt mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracing plates fitted around seat belt mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tub corroded underneath liner
    • AdvisoryRear tub cross members corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Pass118,300 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,300 miles
    Test number
    326141722978
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion mounts on rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracing plates fitted arouind floor mount (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracing plates fitted around floor mount (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle obviously modified for off road use

  12. Fail118,300 miles (+469)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,300 miles
    Test number
    209564960322
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion mounts on rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracing plates fitted arouind floor mount (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracing plates fitted around floor mount (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle obviously modified for off road use

  13. Pass117,831 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    117,831 miles
    Test number
    546952043082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,044 miles (+8,077)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    114,044 miles
    Test number
    425739862015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,967 miles (+11,106)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    105,967 miles
    Test number
    159884171457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,861 miles (+14,515)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,861 miles
    Test number
    311090370004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,346 miles (+9,571)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,346 miles
    Test number
    211572569024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,775 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,775 miles
    Test number
    554400388034
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass70,775 miles (+6,022)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,775 miles
    Test number
    991890788063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,753 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,753 miles
    Test number
    391390287002
    • Repaired at testFront Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

  21. Pass64,753 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,753 miles
    Test number
    882860287030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,158 miles
    Test number
    130320686487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,158 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,158 miles
    Test number
    811490786017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about P54 FAO

Does P54 FAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P54 FAO is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P54 FAO?
The MOT on P54 FAO is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P54 FAO done?
P54 FAO was recorded at 159,978 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 4,952 miles a year.
Has P54 FAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P54 FAO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on P54 FAO 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 P54 FAO find?
P54 FAO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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