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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LB52 BVTMOT history

LB52 BVT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 217,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
217,456 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2023
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 BVT
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
29 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 BVT was last recorded at 217,456 miles on 5 Oct 2023, 4,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,138 miles · 4 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,318 miles
Average per year
3,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 217,456 miles
  • 2022 – 213,138 miles
  • 2021 – 205,598 miles
  • 2020 – 202,226 miles
  • 2019 – 197,463 miles
  • 2018 – 196,822 miles
  • 2017 – 194,956 miles
  • 2016 – 194,578 miles
  • 2015 – 193,585 miles
  • 2014 – 192,872 miles
  • 2013 – 191,900 miles
  • 2012 – 187,463 miles
  • 2011 – 183,385 miles
  • 2010 – 182,298 miles
  • 2009 – 176,553 miles
  • 2008 – 169,551 miles
  • 2007 – 167,570 miles
  • 2006 – 151,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,456 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arche corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer foot step corroded
  • AdvisoryRear both rear outer sill arches slightly corroded
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides and around suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,456 miles (+4,318)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    217,456 miles
    Test number
    504066282285
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arche corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer foot step corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both rear outer sill arches slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides and around suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass213,138 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    213,138 miles
    Test number
    997707063257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail213,134 miles (+7,536)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,134 miles
    Test number
    641798393994
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass205,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    205,598 miles
    Test number
    526670847818
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering swivel has free play

  5. Fail205,596 miles (+3,370)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,596 miles
    Test number
    954068854609
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering swivel has free play

  6. Pass202,226 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    202,226 miles
    Test number
    102827798190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail202,224 miles (+4,761)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,224 miles
    Test number
    896501985726
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass197,463 miles (+641)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    197,463 miles
    Test number
    934300372791
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass196,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    196,822 miles
    Test number
    355124097462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail196,822 miles (+1,866)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,822 miles
    Test number
    231384997994
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass194,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    194,956 miles
    Test number
    855296447282
    • AdvisoryCentral Front engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail194,956 miles (+378)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,956 miles
    Test number
    445228175699
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass194,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    194,578 miles
    Test number
    544014008864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail194,578 miles (+993)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,578 miles
    Test number
    589159830451
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass193,585 miles (+713)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    193,585 miles
    Test number
    366518261367
    • AdvisoryCentre Front slight engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened inside rear load compartment (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass192,872 miles (+972)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    192,872 miles
    Test number
    107251834359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBonnet saefty catch not working

  17. Pass191,900 miles (+4,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    191,900 miles
    Test number
    847650053314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass187,463 miles (+4,078)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    187,463 miles
    Test number
    419558112343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight pitting on off side front brake disc

  19. Pass183,385 miles (+1,087)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    183,385 miles
    Test number
    378844331333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass182,298 miles (+5,745)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    182,298 miles
    Test number
    330219610302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass176,553 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    176,553 miles
    Test number
    780904419372
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play offside front track rod end

  22. Fail176,552 miles (+7,001)2 dangerous1 failure2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,552 miles
    Test number
    422054419306
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play offside front track rod end
    • NoteSome corrosion to offside and nearside rear brake pipes

  23. Fail169,551 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,551 miles
    Test number
    341111238394
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight play in steering box drop arm ( nut wants an extra tweek )

  24. Pass169,551 miles (+1,981)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    169,551 miles
    Test number
    511171738318
    • NoteSlight play in steering box drop arm ( nut wants an extra tweek )

  25. Pass167,570 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    167,570 miles
    Test number
    571892437352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front hockey stick front bush

  26. Fail167,569 miles (+16,231)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,569 miles
    Test number
    920532637391
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front hockey stick front bush

  27. Pass151,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    151,338 miles
    Test number
    410478536325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail151,338 miles (+820)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,338 miles
    Test number
    311498436386
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  29. Pass150,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    150,518 miles
    Test number
    392551436059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 BVT

Does LB52 BVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 BVT expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 BVT?
The MOT on LB52 BVT expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 BVT done?
LB52 BVT was recorded at 217,456 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2023, an average of 3,787 miles a year.
Has LB52 BVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 BVT has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LB52 BVT 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 BVT find?
LB52 BVT passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2023 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded both sides front and rear; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner wheel arche corroded, and 3 more.

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