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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

LB52 AGXMOT history

LB52 AGX is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
87,102 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 AGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 AGX was last recorded at 87,102 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,100 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,102 miles
  • 2024 – 86,112 miles
  • 2023 – 84,972 miles
  • 2022 – 83,374 miles
  • 2021 – 81,380 miles
  • 2020 – 80,142 miles
  • 2019 – 77,175 miles
  • 2018 – 72,979 miles
  • 2017 – 70,710 miles
  • 2016 – 69,770 miles
  • 2014 – 62,955 miles
  • 2013 – 57,504 miles
  • 2012 – 56,451 miles
  • 2011 – 52,178 miles
  • 2010 – 49,791 miles
  • 2009 – 46,964 miles
  • 2008 – 43,682 miles
  • 2007 – 40,049 miles
  • 2006 – 32,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,102 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,102 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,102 miles
    Test number
    781836860618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail87,100 miles (+988)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,100 miles
    Test number
    357690709952
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass86,112 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,112 miles
    Test number
    549835796895
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened A Frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail86,111 miles (+1,139)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,111 miles
    Test number
    297702798476
    • MajorOffside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear along chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on chassis leg covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened A Frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass84,972 miles (+1,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,972 miles
    Test number
    839850414787
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass83,374 miles (+1,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,374 miles
    Test number
    588840405578
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass81,380 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,380 miles
    Test number
    419681362921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,365 miles (+1,223)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,365 miles
    Test number
    182661142562
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSuspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre outer sidewalls perrishing

  9. Pass80,142 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,142 miles
    Test number
    320619456156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail80,142 miles (+2,967)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,142 miles
    Test number
    553955495042
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass77,175 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,175 miles
    Test number
    286140498796
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail77,172 miles (+4,193)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,172 miles
    Test number
    111687097950
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass72,979 miles (+2,269)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,979 miles
    Test number
    469043710501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses above the diff (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre sidewalls cracking
    • AdvisoryBeam image is starting to fade on both headlamps
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer joint and hanger are corroding
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper is starting to mark the screen

  14. Pass70,710 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,710 miles
    Test number
    240140174713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake is binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses above rear diff (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre sidewalls are cracking slightly

  15. Fail70,710 miles (+940)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,710 miles
    Test number
    734117448522
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake is binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses above rear diff (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre sidewalls are cracking slightly

  16. Pass69,770 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    320475360839
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCracking on all tyres outer sidewalls

  17. Fail69,770 miles (+6,815)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    850180214353
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCracking on all tyres outer sidewalls

  18. Pass62,955 miles (+5,451)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,955 miles
    Test number
    398877394219
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass57,504 miles (+1,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,504 miles
    Test number
    815236073243
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass56,451 miles (+4,273)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,451 miles
    Test number
    919074922344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNoise from steering column

  21. Pass52,178 miles (+2,387)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,178 miles
    Test number
    719662821352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteHigh level brake light inop
    • NoteVery slight diesel sweat from fuel pressure regulator

  22. Pass49,791 miles (+2,827)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,791 miles
    Test number
    123603420393
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs scoring
    • NoteFront & rear brake pads getting low
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear shocks damp

  23. Pass46,964 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,964 miles
    Test number
    463697719310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,682 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,682 miles
    Test number
    344302328335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,049 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,049 miles
    Test number
    513027627313
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  26. Fail40,049 miles (+7,388)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,049 miles
    Test number
    794177127322
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  27. Pass32,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,661 miles
    Test number
    740844236316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 AGX

Does LB52 AGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 AGX expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 AGX?
The MOT on LB52 AGX expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 AGX done?
LB52 AGX was recorded at 87,102 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 2,899 miles a year.
Has LB52 AGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 AGX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 AGX 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 LB52 AGX find?
LB52 AGX passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember.

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