WJ54RNU

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Vehicle Overview

Make

LAND ROVER

Model

DEFENDER

Colour

Blue

Year

2004

First Registered

November 2004

First Used

30 November 2004

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

2495 cc

Engine Size

2495 cc

Fuel Type

Diesel

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

2400 kg

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

0 g/km

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax Due Date

May 01, 2026

Type Approval

Last V5C

10/05/2024

Data provided by DVLA

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 33 MOT tests

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 02 May 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 230,214 mi

Expires: 25 May 2026

Advisories: 2

Failed - 02 May 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 230,214 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 3

Passed - 03 May 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 229,786 mi

Expires: 25 May 2025

Advisories: 2

Passed - 26 May 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 222,637 mi

Expires: 25 May 2024

Advisories: 3

Passed - 25 February 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 214,098 mi

Expires: 24 February 2023

Advisories: 3

Failed - 21 February 2022 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 214,098 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 8 Advisories: 4

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Major Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Major Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Major Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passed - 24 February 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 203,032 mi

Expires: 23 February 2022

Advisories: 5

Failed - 19 February 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 203,032 mi

Major: 7 Advisories: 4

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Major Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Major Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passed - 20 February 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 191,277 mi

Expires: 21 February 2021

Advisories: 9

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Failed - 19 February 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 191,277 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 9

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passed - 22 February 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 180,159 mi

Expires: 21 February 2020

Advisories: 6

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Failed - 14 February 2019 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 180,159 mi

Dangerous: 2 Major: 12 Advisories: 6

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Major Defects:

Major Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Major Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Major Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Passed - 14 February 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 170,195 mi

Expires: 20 February 2019

Advisories: 1

Failed - 12 February 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 170,195 mi

Major: 7 Advisories: 2

Major Defects:

Major Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Major Fuel system component leaking Pressure Regulator (7.2.3)
Major Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.2.C.1c)
Major Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passed - 21 February 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 157,662 mi

Expires: 20 February 2018

Advisories: 2

Failed - 15 February 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 157,662 mi

Major: 7 Advisories: 2

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Major Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Major Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Major Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passed - 11 February 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 145,276 mi

Expires: 10 February 2017

Advisories: 7

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Failed - 08 February 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 145,276 mi

Major: 12 Advisories: 6

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Major Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Major Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Major Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Major Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Major Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Major Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Major Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Major Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Major Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Major Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passed - 03 February 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 131,613 mi

Expires: 02 February 2016

Advisories: 2

Failed - 02 February 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 131,613 mi

Major: 7 Advisories: 2

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Major Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passed - 15 January 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 117,778 mi

Expires: 24 January 2015

Advisories: 2

Failed - 14 January 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 117,778 mi

Major: 7 Advisories: 2

Major Defects:

Major Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Major Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passed - 25 January 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 105,111 mi

Expires: 24 January 2014

Advisories: 3

Failed - 17 January 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 104,735 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 3

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Major Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Major Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Major Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passed - 13 January 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 91,231 mi

Expires: 20 January 2013

Failed - 13 January 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 91,231 mi

Major: 4

Failed - 19 January 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 78,786 mi

Advisories: 1

Passed - 19 January 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 78,786 mi

Expires: 20 January 2012

Advisories: 1

Passed - 21 January 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 64,428 mi

Expires: 20 January 2011

Advisories: 1

Failed - 19 January 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 64,428 mi

Major: 6 Advisories: 1

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Major Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Major Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Major Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Major Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passed - 16 January 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 50,534 mi

Expires: 20 January 2010

Failed - 21 January 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 37,602 mi

Passed - 21 January 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 37,602 mi

Expires: 20 January 2009