Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc
V54 HNKMOT history
V54 HNK is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 49,131 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 49,131 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,435 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V54 HNK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 29 Apr 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V54 HNK was last recorded at 49,131 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 48,413 miles · 5 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 718 miles
- Average per year
- 3,435 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 49,131 miles
- 2025 – 48,413 miles
- 2024 – 46,449 miles
- 2023 – 42,976 miles
- 2022 – 37,049 miles
- 2021 – 34,577 miles
- 2020 – 31,781 miles
- 2019 – 26,965 miles
- 2018 – 20,559 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,131 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 25 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,131 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 49,131 miles
- Test number
- 133998643370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,119 miles (+706)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,119 miles
- Test number
- 411352456304
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass48,413 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 48,413 miles
- Test number
- 219149722021
- 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 swivel joint leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail48,413 miles (+1,964)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,413 miles
- Test number
- 526810343860
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- 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 swivel joint leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass46,449 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 46,449 miles
- Test number
- 669179088840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,419 miles (+3,443)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,419 miles
- Test number
- 326686190058
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass42,976 miles (+5,927)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 42,976 miles
- Test number
- 234776883217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,049 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2023
- Odometer
- 37,049 miles
- Test number
- 470510684195
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail37,049 miles (+2,472)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,049 miles
- Test number
- 464077077945
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass34,577 miles (+2,796)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 34,577 miles
- Test number
- 499696821899
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass31,781 miles (+4,816)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2021
- Odometer
- 31,781 miles
- Test number
- 324095964866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,965 miles (+6,406)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 26,965 miles
- Test number
- 938708123586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,559 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 20,559 miles
- Test number
- 702328649760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V54 HNK
- Does V54 HNK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V54 HNK is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V54 HNK?
- The MOT on V54 HNK is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V54 HNK done?
- V54 HNK was recorded at 49,131 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 3,435 miles a year.
- Has V54 HNK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V54 HNK has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on V54 HNK 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 V54 HNK find?
- V54 HNK passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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