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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K52 SDEMOT history

K52 SDE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Oct 1992. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

K52 SDE blue 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 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,784 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K52 SDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Oct 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K52 SDE was last recorded at 103,784 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,131 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,653 miles
Average per year
2,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,784 miles
  • 2025 – 102,131 miles
  • 2019 – 100,594 miles
  • 2018 – 98,947 miles
  • 2017 – 96,964 miles
  • 2015 – 90,796 miles
  • 2014 – 79,444 miles
  • 2013 – 70,741 miles
  • 2011 – 68,517 miles
  • 2010 – 66,128 miles
  • 2009 – 63,174 miles
  • 2008 – 60,358 miles
  • 2007 – 56,922 miles
  • 2006 – 53,069 miles
  • 2005 – 48,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,784 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,784 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,784 miles
    Test number
    405824272466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,131 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,131 miles
    Test number
    632402313680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,594 miles
    Test number
    911826291535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail100,594 miles (+1,647)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,594 miles
    Test number
    761059702942
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass98,947 miles (+1,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,947 miles
    Test number
    553983747830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  6. Pass96,964 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,964 miles
    Test number
    210225412083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,960 miles (+6,164)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,960 miles
    Test number
    375610823577
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  8. Pass90,796 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,796 miles
    Test number
    724023782984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Fail90,796 miles (+11,352)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,796 miles
    Test number
    372232324240
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass79,444 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,444 miles
    Test number
    325969834263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail79,444 miles (+8,703)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,444 miles
    Test number
    985009034240
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass70,741 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,741 miles
    Test number
    359380643227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail70,737 miles (+2,220)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,737 miles
    Test number
    116429023257
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass68,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,517 miles
    Test number
    665390991211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,517 miles (+2,389)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,517 miles
    Test number
    287264181252
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass66,128 miles (+2,954)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,128 miles
    Test number
    204709690212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,174 miles
    Test number
    533399889294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,174 miles (+2,816)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,174 miles
    Test number
    742501989241
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass60,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,358 miles
    Test number
    353350098482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,358 miles (+3,436)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,358 miles
    Test number
    740450098232
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass56,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,922 miles
    Test number
    280410397253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,922 miles (+3,853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,922 miles
    Test number
    962399687249
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  23. Pass53,069 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,069 miles
    Test number
    143099086231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    48,695 miles
    Test number
    390661385410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K52 SDE

Does K52 SDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K52 SDE is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K52 SDE?
The MOT on K52 SDE is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K52 SDE done?
K52 SDE was recorded at 103,784 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,701 miles a year.
Has K52 SDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K52 SDE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on K52 SDE 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 K52 SDE find?
K52 SDE passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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