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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L52 VSMMOT history

L52 VSM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2022.

L52 VSM blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2023
Mileage
65,099 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L52 VSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
23 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2023
Latest MOT test
3 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L52 VSM was last recorded at 65,099 miles on 3 May 2022, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,075 miles · 25 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
3,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 65,099 miles
  • 2021 – 61,632 miles
  • 2019 – 56,977 miles
  • 2018 – 51,524 miles
  • 2017 – 47,931 miles
  • 2016 – 44,919 miles
  • 2015 – 40,778 miles
  • 2014 – 32,328 miles
  • 2013 – 27,654 miles
  • 2012 – 25,834 miles
  • 2011 – 23,570 miles
  • 2010 – 22,235 miles
  • 2009 – 19,840 miles
  • 2008 – 17,700 miles
  • 2007 – 14,067 miles
  • 2006 – 10,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,099 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and rear differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole 6 nearside front outrigger front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,099 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    65,099 miles
    Test number
    429969149694
    • 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))

  2. Fail65,075 miles (+3,443)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,075 miles
    Test number
    960219881785
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel spokes fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported caliper pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass61,632 miles (+4,655)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,632 miles
    Test number
    913323996368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,977 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,977 miles
    Test number
    118645597398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole 6 nearside front outrigger front and rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail56,976 miles (+5,452)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,976 miles
    Test number
    177086561883
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole 1&2 next to offside rear shock upper mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole 3&4 rear crossmember inner and outer offside next to towbar (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole 5 nearside rear chassis outer next to towbar (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole 7 nearside front chassis lower next to coilspring (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole 6 nearside front outrigger front and rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass51,524 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,524 miles
    Test number
    253548975589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,500 miles (+3,569)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,500 miles
    Test number
    132891035848
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass47,931 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,931 miles
    Test number
    320895158575
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine & gearbox

  9. Fail47,930 miles (+3,011)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,930 miles
    Test number
    102168779267
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm balljoint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in nearside front outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil axle seal leaking (3.5.1h)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossbeam (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine & gearbox

  10. Pass44,919 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,919 miles
    Test number
    269248861017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryWiper blade(s) split

  11. Fail44,916 miles (+4,138)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,916 miles
    Test number
    878521736241
    • FailureDrive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt front prop shaft (2.4.G.4c)
    • FailureDrive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt rear propshaft (2.4.G.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 11 holes in chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion nearside front outrigger has hole (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion offside front outrigger has hole (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryWiper blade(s) split

  12. Pass40,778 miles (+8,450)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,778 miles
    Test number
    798767355148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,328 miles (+4,674)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,328 miles
    Test number
    586044134153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront diff pinion leaking
    • NoteSlight leak n/s/f swivelhousing

  14. Pass27,654 miles (+1,820)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,654 miles
    Test number
    209657223482
    • NoteN s wiper split

  15. Pass25,834 miles (+2,264)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,834 miles
    Test number
    559493822140
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOsf floor soft

  16. Pass23,570 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,570 miles
    Test number
    487463421142
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  17. Fail23,569 miles (+1,334)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,569 miles
    Test number
    208048111469
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  18. Pass22,235 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,235 miles
    Test number
    732466720159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,840 miles (+2,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,840 miles
    Test number
    824202439192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass17,700 miles (+6)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,700 miles
    Test number
    841718528189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leaking out of handbrake drum!

  21. Fail17,694 miles (+3,627)4 failures3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,694 miles
    Test number
    950062028109
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leaking out of handbrake drum!

  22. Fail14,067 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,067 miles
    Test number
    523487817180
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  23. Pass14,067 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,067 miles
    Test number
    881397917119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    10,723 miles
    Test number
    174823326194
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Questions about L52 VSM

Does L52 VSM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L52 VSM expired on 2 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L52 VSM?
The MOT on L52 VSM expired on 2 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L52 VSM done?
L52 VSM was recorded at 65,099 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2022, an average of 3,399 miles a year.
Has L52 VSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L52 VSM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L52 VSM 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 L52 VSM find?
L52 VSM passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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