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2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
General Information
- Registration ML54XDM
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 01 Nov 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 280,364 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 278,147 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2025 26 Jun 202617 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 268,069 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 258,709 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023 26 Jun 20262 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 250,379 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 241,575 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 229,768 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 216,279 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 201,509 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
18 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 183,042 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
23 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 163,898 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2016 26 Jun 202623 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 163,898 MI
26 Jun 202622 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 141,272 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
1 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,271 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,166 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
17 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 114,166 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
25 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 102,498 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
24 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 102,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
28 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,328 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2011 26 Jun 202621 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,535 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,617 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009 26 Jun 202631 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,378 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008 26 Jun 202631 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 40,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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ML54XDM was registered on 2004-10-28
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