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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V54 HRMMOT history

V54 HRM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 201,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

V54 HRM green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2024
Mileage
201,584 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V54 HRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V54 HRM was last recorded at 201,584 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 3,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2008: 102,785 miles, lower than 945,656 miles on 5 Nov 2007.

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
198,430 miles · 10 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,154 miles
Average per year
7,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 201,584 miles
  • 2022 – 198,430 miles
  • 2021 – 190,994 miles
  • 2020 – 183,470 miles
  • 2019 – 175,668 miles
  • 2018 – 166,086 miles
  • 2017 – 157,151 miles
  • 2016 – 147,813 miles
  • 2015 – 141,199 miles
  • 2014 – 134,599 miles
  • 2013 – 131,143 miles
  • 2012 – 127,824 miles
  • 2011 – 126,600 miles
  • 2010 – 123,418 miles
  • 2009 – 116,410 miles
  • 2008 – 102,785 miles
  • 2007 – 945,656 miles
  • 2006 – 85,294 miles
  • 2005 – 75,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,584 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,584 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    201,584 miles
    Test number
    165872474475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass198,430 miles (+7,436)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    198,430 miles
    Test number
    572998610429
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass190,994 miles (+7,524)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    190,994 miles
    Test number
    960035750317
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass183,470 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    183,470 miles
    Test number
    247521067729
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail183,467 miles (+7,799)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,467 miles
    Test number
    157036219761
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor Pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass175,668 miles (+9,582)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    175,668 miles
    Test number
    381570243610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,086 miles (+8,935)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    166,086 miles
    Test number
    176019054384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    157,151 miles
    Test number
    407866565803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail157,151 miles (+9,338)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,151 miles
    Test number
    855666236856
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass147,813 miles (+6,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    147,813 miles
    Test number
    746963338061
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass141,199 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    141,199 miles
    Test number
    677509664549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail141,199 miles (+6,600)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,199 miles
    Test number
    425788579449
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass134,599 miles (+3,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    134,599 miles
    Test number
    866448954233
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass131,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    131,143 miles
    Test number
    516843563205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail131,143 miles (+3,319)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,143 miles
    Test number
    207562063201
    • FailureFront Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

  16. Fail127,824 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,824 miles
    Test number
    836758262256
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass127,824 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    127,824 miles
    Test number
    909788762251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass126,600 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    126,600 miles
    Test number
    645922421364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass123,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    123,418 miles
    Test number
    453911720370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail123,418 miles (+7,008)5 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,418 miles
    Test number
    281201720342
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear discs worn

  21. Pass116,410 miles (+13,625)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    116,410 miles
    Test number
    571812229340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,785 miles (-842,871)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    102,785 miles
    Test number
    940528408385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass945,656 miles (+860,362)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    945,656 miles
    Test number
    894529007389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,294 miles (+9,918)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    85,294 miles
    Test number
    623801116392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,376 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    75,376 miles
    Test number
    354006805353
    • NoteO/s door stay insercure

Questions about V54 HRM

Does V54 HRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V54 HRM expired on 14 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V54 HRM?
The MOT on V54 HRM expired on 14 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V54 HRM done?
V54 HRM was recorded at 201,584 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 7,097 miles a year.
Has V54 HRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V54 HRM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on V54 HRM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V54 HRM find?
V54 HRM passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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