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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S54 FJOMOT history

S54 FJO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

S54 FJO green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
54,224 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 FJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 FJO was last recorded at 54,224 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 3,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,012 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,212 miles
Average per year
2,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,224 miles
  • 2024 – 51,012 miles
  • 2023 – 47,918 miles
  • 2022 – 45,105 miles
  • 2021 – 42,108 miles
  • 2020 – 39,665 miles
  • 2019 – 36,865 miles
  • 2018 – 33,859 miles
  • 2017 – 29,512 miles
  • 2016 – 26,148 miles
  • 2015 – 24,290 miles
  • 2014 – 23,791 miles
  • 2013 – 22,910 miles
  • 2012 – 21,957 miles
  • 2011 – 20,198 miles
  • 2010 – 20,065 miles
  • 2008 – 19,483 miles
  • 2007 – 17,756 miles
  • 2006 – 15,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,224 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass54,224 miles (+3,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    54,224 miles
    Test number
    435803364859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass51,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    51,012 miles
    Test number
    514720493245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail51,012 miles (+3,094)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,012 miles
    Test number
    775637023815
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass47,918 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    47,918 miles
    Test number
    483913754349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,105 miles (+2,997)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,105 miles
    Test number
    801926105273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,108 miles (+2,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,108 miles
    Test number
    357845087289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass39,665 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,665 miles
    Test number
    159342663359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,865 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,865 miles
    Test number
    184033311789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    33,859 miles
    Test number
    369489406201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail33,859 miles (+4,347)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,859 miles
    Test number
    363158460581
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass29,512 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,512 miles
    Test number
    663934948213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,148 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,148 miles
    Test number
    309974195276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,290 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,290 miles
    Test number
    899921615138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,791 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,791 miles
    Test number
    396474714142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,910 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,910 miles
    Test number
    565987023140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,957 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,957 miles
    Test number
    455726792023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,198 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,198 miles
    Test number
    408353221132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,065 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,065 miles
    Test number
    310204600185
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass20,065 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,065 miles
    Test number
    594844500155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,483 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,483 miles
    Test number
    983026528331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,756 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,756 miles
    Test number
    150565547347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,868 miles
    Test number
    682825156391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S54 FJO

Does S54 FJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 FJO is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S54 FJO?
The MOT on S54 FJO is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S54 FJO done?
S54 FJO was recorded at 54,224 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,032 miles a year.
Has S54 FJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 FJO has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S54 FJO 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 S54 FJO find?
S54 FJO passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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