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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

952 BCGMOT history

952 BCG is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

952 BCG grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,702 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
952 BCG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
12 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

952 BCG was last recorded at 105,702 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,527 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
175 miles
Average per year
1,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,702 miles
  • 2024 – 104,128 miles
  • 2023 – 103,370 miles
  • 2022 – 103,093 miles
  • 2021 – 102,360 miles
  • 2020 – 101,680 miles
  • 2019 – 100,142 miles
  • 2018 – 98,780 miles
  • 2017 – 98,526 miles
  • 2016 – 97,862 miles
  • 2015 – 96,607 miles
  • 2014 – 95,163 miles
  • 2013 – 93,199 miles
  • 2012 – 92,340 miles
  • 2011 – 91,282 miles
  • 2010 – 89,918 miles
  • 2009 – 88,438 miles
  • 2008 – 86,866 miles
  • 2007 – 85,725 miles
  • 2006 – 83,857 miles
  • 2005 – 80,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,702 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,702 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,702 miles
    Test number
    217803995277
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap rusty

  2. Fail105,527 miles (+1,399)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,527 miles
    Test number
    114545062343
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap rusty

  3. Pass104,128 miles (+758)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,128 miles
    Test number
    117117066808
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,370 miles (+277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,370 miles
    Test number
    823776380327
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,093 miles (+733)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,093 miles
    Test number
    967954970545
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,360 miles (+680)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,360 miles
    Test number
    552581077075
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop links both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,680 miles
    Test number
    589890869833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail101,680 miles (+1,538)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,680 miles
    Test number
    417383295886
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,142 miles (+1,362)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,142 miles
    Test number
    332655429632
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass98,780 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,780 miles
    Test number
    987595519866
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  11. Fail98,772 miles (+246)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,772 miles
    Test number
    334307261368
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  12. Pass98,526 miles (+664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,526 miles
    Test number
    570443083398
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass97,862 miles (+1,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,862 miles
    Test number
    451627020245
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass96,607 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,607 miles
    Test number
    895595696499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,163 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,163 miles
    Test number
    926219934353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,199 miles (+859)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,199 miles
    Test number
    559789633377
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront no plate damaged
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split

  17. Pass92,340 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    92,340 miles
    Test number
    189145742324
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail92,340 miles (+1,058)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,340 miles
    Test number
    517881532358
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFront Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass91,282 miles (+1,364)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,282 miles
    Test number
    899143631381
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass89,918 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,918 miles
    Test number
    832674920346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,438 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,438 miles
    Test number
    180902539384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,866 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,866 miles
    Test number
    542685728333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,725 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    85,725 miles
    Test number
    413936727486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,857 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    83,857 miles
    Test number
    881209016304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    80,275 miles
    Test number
    654351125378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 952 BCG

What vehicle is registration 952 BCG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 952 BCG on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Nov 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 952 BCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 952 BCG is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 952 BCG?
The MOT on 952 BCG is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 952 BCG done?
952 BCG was recorded at 105,702 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 1,268 miles a year.
Has 952 BCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 952 BCG has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 952 BCG 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 952 BCG find?
952 BCG passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: fuel tank strap rusty.

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