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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T54 TDAMOT history

T54 TDA is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
175,023 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T54 TDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T54 TDA was last recorded at 175,023 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,714 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
309 miles
Average per year
5,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,023 miles
  • 2024 – 174,714 miles
  • 2023 – 174,326 miles
  • 2022 – 174,095 miles
  • 2021 – 173,681 miles
  • 2020 – 173,082 miles
  • 2019 – 171,966 miles
  • 2018 – 170,689 miles
  • 2017 – 168,898 miles
  • 2016 – 167,167 miles
  • 2015 – 165,676 miles
  • 2014 – 163,079 miles
  • 2013 – 153,485 miles
  • 2012 – 139,922 miles
  • 2011 – 125,450 miles
  • 2010 – 112,913 miles
  • 2009 – 100,567 miles
  • 2008 – 89,083 miles
  • 2007 – 77,494 miles
  • 2006 – 64,975 miles
  • 2005 – 54,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,023 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,023 miles (+309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    175,023 miles
    Test number
    846979348730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass174,714 miles (+388)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    174,714 miles
    Test number
    730806346731
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,326 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    174,326 miles
    Test number
    971385845604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass174,095 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    174,095 miles
    Test number
    667295563841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass173,681 miles (+599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    173,681 miles
    Test number
    166906555960
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass173,082 miles (+1,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    173,082 miles
    Test number
    961481228188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass171,966 miles (+1,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    171,966 miles
    Test number
    922006442650
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass170,689 miles (+1,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    170,689 miles
    Test number
    346075423239
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass168,898 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    168,898 miles
    Test number
    303714202055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass167,167 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    167,167 miles
    Test number
    870622211575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass165,676 miles (+2,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    165,676 miles
    Test number
    905012645170
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass163,079 miles (+9,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    163,079 miles
    Test number
    229024144196
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass153,485 miles (+13,563)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    153,485 miles
    Test number
    586063793050
    • NoteNearside and Offside front axle bushes worn
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe to flexible hose corroding
    • NoteRear chassis corners to rear crossmember corroding
    • NoteTop column universal joint slight wear
    • NoteWipers not self parking

  14. Pass139,922 miles (+14,472)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    139,922 miles
    Test number
    755957982003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside and Offside front axle tie bar bushes wearing
    • NoteNearside brake back plate touching disc
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing getting noisy

  15. Pass125,450 miles (+12,537)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    125,450 miles
    Test number
    145814981458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,913 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,913 miles
    Test number
    293798780056
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass112,913 miles (+12,346)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    112,913 miles
    Test number
    500348780054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass100,567 miles (+11,484)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    100,567 miles
    Test number
    302650399049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,083 miles (+11,589)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    89,083 miles
    Test number
    132649218132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,494 miles (+12,519)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    77,494 miles
    Test number
    873246917115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,975 miles (+10,508)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,975 miles
    Test number
    510222226116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,467 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,467 miles
    Test number
    470038155142
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

  23. Pass54,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    54,467 miles
    Test number
    742008155150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T54 TDA

Does T54 TDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T54 TDA is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T54 TDA?
The MOT on T54 TDA 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 T54 TDA done?
T54 TDA was recorded at 175,023 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,889 miles a year.
Has T54 TDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T54 TDA has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2010.
Has the mileage on T54 TDA 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 T54 TDA find?
T54 TDA passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorated; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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