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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LB52 FYOMOT history

LB52 FYO is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 157,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,736 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 FYO
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
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 FYO was last recorded at 157,736 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,399 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,337 miles
Average per year
6,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,736 miles
  • 2024 – 156,399 miles
  • 2023 – 152,638 miles
  • 2022 – 148,384 miles
  • 2021 – 145,398 miles
  • 2020 – 143,814 miles
  • 2019 – 141,719 miles
  • 2018 – 136,791 miles
  • 2017 – 133,236 miles
  • 2016 – 129,461 miles
  • 2015 – 122,600 miles
  • 2014 – 117,593 miles
  • 2013 – 111,294 miles
  • 2012 – 110,659 miles
  • 2011 – 109,570 miles
  • 2010 – 107,546 miles
  • 2009 – 84,093 miles
  • 2008 – 64,238 miles
  • 2007 – 42,473 miles
  • 2006 – 24,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,736 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,736 miles (+1,337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,736 miles
    Test number
    989299214166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass156,399 miles (+3,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    156,399 miles
    Test number
    310921505257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle swivel seal slight weep

  3. Pass152,638 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    152,638 miles
    Test number
    688847172469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail152,638 miles (+4,254)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,638 miles
    Test number
    500970303706
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass148,384 miles (+2,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,384 miles
    Test number
    723209360813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass145,398 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,398 miles
    Test number
    889378216129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,814 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,814 miles
    Test number
    418948811242
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail143,812 miles (+2,093)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,812 miles
    Test number
    404092433461
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass141,719 miles (+4,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,719 miles
    Test number
    329769735957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass136,791 miles (+3,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    136,791 miles
    Test number
    991921164428
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass133,236 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    133,236 miles
    Test number
    465306349237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,234 miles (+3,773)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,234 miles
    Test number
    468100202506
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexable hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass129,461 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    129,461 miles
    Test number
    633827404520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded going to near side rear and off side rear flexable hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail129,461 miles (+6,861)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,461 miles
    Test number
    584411858891
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded going to near side rear and off side rear flexable hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass122,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    122,600 miles
    Test number
    144133364106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail122,600 miles (+5,007)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,600 miles
    Test number
    993953111452
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass117,593 miles (+6,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    117,593 miles
    Test number
    565702854321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass111,294 miles (+635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    111,294 miles
    Test number
    286754753326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass110,659 miles (+1,089)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    110,659 miles
    Test number
    387515752315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake disc pitted
    • NoteSteering box drop link ball pin slight play

  20. Pass109,570 miles (+2,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    109,570 miles
    Test number
    977456951371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass107,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    107,546 miles
    Test number
    423235130331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,546 miles (+2,775)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,546 miles
    Test number
    982095930359
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail104,771 miles (+20,678)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,771 miles
    Test number
    932437780218
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass84,093 miles (+211)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    84,093 miles
    Test number
    384402839401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail83,882 miles (+19,644)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,882 miles
    Test number
    541880439240
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass64,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,238 miles
    Test number
    264856288193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,238 miles (+21,765)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,238 miles
    Test number
    931866088102
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass42,473 miles (+17,778)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,473 miles
    Test number
    190364117143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail24,695 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,695 miles
    Test number
    413284516039
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

  30. Pass24,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    24,695 miles
    Test number
    650214716051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 FYO

Does LB52 FYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 FYO is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 FYO?
The MOT on LB52 FYO is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 FYO done?
LB52 FYO was recorded at 157,736 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,679 miles a year.
Has LB52 FYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 FYO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 FYO 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 FYO find?
LB52 FYO passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface, and 1 more.

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