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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LB52 BVGMOT history

LB52 BVG is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
114,987 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 BVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 BVG was last recorded at 114,987 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 3,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,252 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,735 miles
Average per year
4,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,987 miles
  • 2025 – 111,252 miles
  • 2024 – 107,579 miles
  • 2023 – 104,427 miles
  • 2022 – 102,131 miles
  • 2021 – 97,537 miles
  • 2020 – 93,921 miles
  • 2019 – 90,968 miles
  • 2018 – 85,037 miles
  • 2017 – 80,276 miles
  • 2016 – 75,189 miles
  • 2013 – 64,073 miles
  • 2012 – 58,717 miles
  • 2011 – 55,337 miles
  • 2010 – 49,156 miles
  • 2009 – 41,851 miles
  • 2008 – 29,855 miles
  • 2007 – 26,424 miles
  • 2006 – 22,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,987 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.

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,987 miles (+3,735)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    114,987 miles
    Test number
    687784501068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,252 miles
    Test number
    330387113805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,252 miles (+3,673)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,252 miles
    Test number
    639831241117
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass107,579 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,579 miles
    Test number
    877925884378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,427 miles (+2,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    104,427 miles
    Test number
    515985650640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake only just met efficiency

  6. Pass102,131 miles (+4,594)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,131 miles
    Test number
    719989882045
    • MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drip arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass97,537 miles (+3,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,537 miles
    Test number
    819982518683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,921 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,921 miles
    Test number
    476133064673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,968 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,968 miles
    Test number
    536013416557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,037 miles (+4,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,037 miles
    Test number
    384398219089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Pass80,276 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,276 miles
    Test number
    666279088200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,189 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,189 miles
    Test number
    177543635704
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  13. Pass75,185 miles (+11,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,185 miles
    Test number
    908883872418
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  14. Pass64,073 miles (+5,356)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,073 miles
    Test number
    147320363458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,717 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,717 miles
    Test number
    318866072089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,337 miles (+6,181)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,337 miles
    Test number
    536987541099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,156 miles (+7,305)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,156 miles
    Test number
    173143930403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass41,851 miles (+11,996)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,851 miles
    Test number
    482279719070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,855 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,855 miles
    Test number
    602704018079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,424 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,424 miles
    Test number
    240386017007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    22,777 miles
    Test number
    714736016096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,776 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,776 miles
    Test number
    470466716070
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LB52 BVG

Does LB52 BVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 BVG is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 BVG?
The MOT on LB52 BVG is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 BVG done?
LB52 BVG was recorded at 114,987 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 4,476 miles a year.
Has LB52 BVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 BVG has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 BVG 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 BVG find?
LB52 BVG passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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