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2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration LS54MTU
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 22 Dec 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 165,036 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 162,094 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
19 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 159,098 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
19 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 159,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
28 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 154,485 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
7 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,824 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2022 6 Jun 202621 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,514 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2021 6 Jun 202616 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,815 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2020 6 Jun 20265 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,831 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2019 6 Jun 20265 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,831 MI
6 Jun 202613 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,420 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2018 6 Jun 202620 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,626 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2017 6 Jun 202616 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,542 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2016 6 Jun 20262 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,889 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
3 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,025 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2014 6 Jun 20263 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
10 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,343 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2013 6 Jun 202612 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,370 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2012 6 Jun 20269 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,255 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2011 6 Jun 20267 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,443 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2010 6 Jun 20267 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,443 MI
6 Jun 202610 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,705 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2009 6 Jun 202610 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,536 MI
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LS54MTU was registered on 2004-12-22
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