Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
LC52 MYAMOT history
LC52 MYA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 207,321 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 207,321 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,223 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC52 MYA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 6 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC52 MYA was last recorded at 207,321 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 207,311 miles · 9 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 9,223 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 207,321 miles
- 2024 – 205,266 miles
- 2023 – 198,971 miles
- 2022 – 188,843 miles
- 2020 – 179,981 miles
- 2019 – 168,768 miles
- 2018 – 162,180 miles
- 2014 – 142,320 miles
- 2013 – 131,118 miles
- 2012 – 118,916 miles
- 2011 – 100,591 miles
- 2010 – 82,597 miles
- 2009 – 67,537 miles
- 2008 – 45,381 miles
- 2007 – 22,165 miles
- 2006 – 21,078 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass207,321 miles
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryChassis rails corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Brake fluid warning lamp defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Central Body not fully secure body mounting offside and nearside corroded and holed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play near steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,321 miles (+10)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 207,321 miles
- Test number
- 983945297426
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis rails corroded
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail207,311 miles (+2,045)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,311 miles
- Test number
- 358196430995
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis rails corroded
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass205,266 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 205,266 miles
- Test number
- 437361025708
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail205,266 miles (+6,295)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,266 miles
- Test number
- 207892560100
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass198,971 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 198,971 miles
- Test number
- 367899023234
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail198,971 miles (+10,128)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,971 miles
- Test number
- 441011019467
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass188,843 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 188,843 miles
- Test number
- 256848662337
- AdvisoryCentral Body not fully secure body mounting offside and nearside corroded and holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play near steering box (2.2.2 (c))
Fail188,839 miles (+39)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,839 miles
- Test number
- 612552056127
- DangerousPassenger's seat insecure fixings loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Body not fully secure body mounting offside and nearside corroded and holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play near steering box (2.2.2 (c))
Fail188,800 miles (+8,819)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,800 miles
- Test number
- 689497640966
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorTyre fouling a part of the vehicle nsf on full lock touching suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member near tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit advise replacing near future (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNsf outer brake pad getting down
- AdvisoryRear body cross member slight corrosion both sides
Pass179,981 miles (+11,213)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 179,981 miles
- Test number
- 196994691707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,768 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 168,768 miles
- Test number
- 968200116414
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel close to travel limit
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear outrigger body mountigs corroded
Fail168,768 miles (+6,588)3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,768 miles
- Test number
- 903063843824
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel close to travel limit
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear outrigger body mountigs corroded
Pass162,180 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 162,180 miles
- Test number
- 676548331070
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear body crossmember corroded
Fail162,178 miles (+19,858)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,178 miles
- Test number
- 336464700520
- FailureVehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear body crossmember corroded
Pass142,320 miles (+11,202)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 142,320 miles
- Test number
- 559537994114
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass131,118 miles (+12,202)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 131,118 miles
- Test number
- 616986373177
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass118,916 miles (+18,325)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 118,916 miles
- Test number
- 127283952153
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteFront pinion seal leaks
Pass100,591 miles (+17,994)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 100,591 miles
- Test number
- 225168541103
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSmall cracks osr tyre side wall
- NoteWashers and wipers poor
Pass82,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 82,597 miles
- Test number
- 274998370012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,597 miles (+15,060)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,597 miles
- Test number
- 622278870071
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass67,537 miles (+22,156)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 67,537 miles
- Test number
- 910280499095
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass45,381 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 45,381 miles
- Test number
- 610742908135
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail45,381 miles (+23,216)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,381 miles
- Test number
- 820129398055
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass22,165 miles (+1,087)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 22,165 miles
- Test number
- 792191067024
- NoteFront and rear numberplates slightly faded
- NoteHigh level brake light not working
Pass21,078 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 21,078 miles
- Test number
- 254085416232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC52 MYA
- Does LC52 MYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 MYA is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC52 MYA?
- The MOT on LC52 MYA is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC52 MYA done?
- LC52 MYA was recorded at 207,321 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 9,223 miles a year.
- Has LC52 MYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC52 MYA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC52 MYA 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 LC52 MYA find?
- LC52 MYA passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost; chassis rails corroded, and 5 more.
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