Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
LB52 AHCMOT history
LB52 AHC is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,207 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 159,207 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,453 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 AHC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 AHC was last recorded at 159,207 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 8,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Jan 2008: 42,386 miles, lower than 351,705 miles on 12 Jan 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 150,554 miles · 25 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,653 miles
- Average per year
- 6,453 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,207 miles
- 2025 – 150,554 miles
- 2024 – 144,915 miles
- 2023 – 143,901 miles
- 2022 – 142,844 miles
- 2021 – 136,967 miles
- 2020 – 130,069 miles
- 2019 – 124,831 miles
- 2018 – 120,455 miles
- 2017 – 115,287 miles
- 2016 – 109,227 miles
- 2015 – 101,619 miles
- 2014 – 92,172 miles
- 2013 – 83,881 miles
- 2012 – 71,566 miles
- 2011 – 61,877 miles
- 2010 – 55,086 miles
- 2009 – 48,063 miles
- 2008 – 42,386 miles
- 2007 – 351,705 miles
- 2006 – 25,669 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,207 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
OSR and front to rear brake pipes corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
OSR bump stop missing.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear diff leaking.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Both front coil springs corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,207 miles (+8,653)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 159,207 miles
- Test number
- 503527169363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,554 miles (+5,639)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 150,554 miles
- Test number
- 686101115627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,915 miles (+1,014)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 144,915 miles
- Test number
- 345194613736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,901 miles (+1,057)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 143,901 miles
- Test number
- 171179822062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,844 miles (+5,877)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 142,844 miles
- Test number
- 153793072904
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass136,967 miles (+6,898)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2022
- Odometer
- 136,967 miles
- Test number
- 757494075385
- AdvisoryFront diff leaking oil
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
Pass130,069 miles (+70)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2021
- Odometer
- 130,069 miles
- Test number
- 844759328101
- AdvisoryOSR and front to rear brake pipes corroded.
- AdvisoryOSR bump stop missing.
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking.
- AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded.
Fail129,999 miles (+5,168)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,999 miles
- Test number
- 202793677478
- MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust very corroded.
- AdvisoryOSR and front to rear brake pipes corroded.
- AdvisoryOSR bump stop missing.
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking.
- AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded.
Pass124,831 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 124,831 miles
- Test number
- 393359590468
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering arm ball joint
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
Fail124,831 miles (+4,376)1 dangerous9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,831 miles
- Test number
- 388732668526
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering arm ball joint
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
Pass120,455 miles (+5,168)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 120,455 miles
- Test number
- 223327198294
- AdvisoryNearside Lower windscreen damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass115,287 miles (+6,060)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 115,287 miles
- Test number
- 251391685651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,227 miles (+7,608)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 109,227 miles
- Test number
- 246072575644
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass101,619 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 101,619 miles
- Test number
- 468188755031
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail101,617 miles (+9,445)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,617 miles
- Test number
- 548868755006
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NotePart of number plate lamp not working
Pass92,172 miles (+4)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 92,172 miles
- Test number
- 506731344036
- NotePart of No. Plate lamp not working
Fail92,168 miles (+8,287)7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,168 miles
- Test number
- 129457734033
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside 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 Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NotePart of No. Plate lamp not working
Pass83,881 miles (+12,315)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 83,881 miles
- Test number
- 335259153079
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail71,566 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,566 miles
- Test number
- 269633312056
- Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass71,566 miles (+9,689)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 71,566 miles
- Test number
- 728723612024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,877 miles (+6,791)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 61,877 miles
- Test number
- 297769311096
- NoteRear brake flexis rusty
- NoteSlight oil leaks front and rear diffs
Pass55,086 miles (+7,023)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 55,086 miles
- Test number
- 394549110079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,063 miles (+5,677)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,063 miles
- Test number
- 210281929062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,386 miles (-309,319)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 42,386 miles
- Test number
- 681523928024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass351,705 miles (+326,036)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 351,705 miles
- Test number
- 543402117078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 25,669 miles
- Test number
- 704699116094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB52 AHC
- Does LB52 AHC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 AHC is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 AHC?
- The MOT on LB52 AHC is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB52 AHC done?
- LB52 AHC was recorded at 159,207 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 6,453 miles a year.
- Has LB52 AHC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 AHC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2020.
- Has the mileage on LB52 AHC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB52 AHC find?
- LB52 AHC passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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