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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S54 MSBMOT history

S54 MSB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

S54 MSB blue 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 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,866 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 MSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 MSB was last recorded at 99,866 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2010: 22,739 miles, lower than 57,903 miles on 9 Jan 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,211 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,655 miles
Average per year
3,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,866 miles
  • 2024 – 97,211 miles
  • 2023 – 95,448 miles
  • 2022 – 93,028 miles
  • 2021 – 91,610 miles
  • 2020 – 90,286 miles
  • 2019 – 88,994 miles
  • 2018 – 87,894 miles
  • 2017 – 86,978 miles
  • 2016 – 86,240 miles
  • 2015 – 83,642 miles
  • 2014 – 80,328 miles
  • 2013 – 63,049 miles
  • 2012 – 48,166 miles
  • 2011 – 35,258 miles
  • 2010 – 22,739 miles
  • 2009 – 57,903 miles
  • 2008 – 47,422 miles
  • 2007 – 35,307 miles
  • 2006 – 26,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,866 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,866 miles
    Test number
    834890426459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail99,866 miles (+2,655)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,866 miles
    Test number
    732669747548
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass97,211 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    97,211 miles
    Test number
    872645008534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,448 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,448 miles
    Test number
    166663615024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,028 miles (+1,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,028 miles
    Test number
    400137976445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,610 miles
    Test number
    337050305280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,610 miles (+1,324)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,610 miles
    Test number
    788712555020
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass90,286 miles (+1,292)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,286 miles
    Test number
    754626177894
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside slight fuel leak from engine

  9. Pass88,994 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,994 miles
    Test number
    549073848589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,894 miles (+916)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,894 miles
    Test number
    624791474129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass86,978 miles (+738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,978 miles
    Test number
    627730863415
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass86,240 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,240 miles
    Test number
    452520109585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,642 miles (+3,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,642 miles
    Test number
    417076843259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush a-frame (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil weap from nearside rear hub seal

  14. Pass80,328 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,328 miles
    Test number
    587084214380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail80,323 miles (+17,274)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,323 miles
    Test number
    428561614490
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass63,049 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,049 miles
    Test number
    765845513307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,119 miles (+10,953)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,119 miles
    Test number
    888652553084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass48,166 miles (+12,908)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,166 miles
    Test number
    199448362400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  19. Pass35,258 miles (+12,519)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,258 miles
    Test number
    376709761017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,739 miles (-35,164)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,739 miles
    Test number
    134752170457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,903 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,903 miles
    Test number
    300019909005
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass57,903 miles (+10,481)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,903 miles
    Test number
    384829009025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,422 miles (+12,115)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,422 miles
    Test number
    563431918095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,307 miles (+8,375)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,307 miles
    Test number
    113532317000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,932 miles
    Test number
    810380026077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S54 MSB

Does S54 MSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 MSB is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S54 MSB?
The MOT on S54 MSB is valid until 27 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 MSB done?
S54 MSB was recorded at 99,866 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,673 miles a year.
Has S54 MSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 MSB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S54 MSB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S54 MSB find?
S54 MSB passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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