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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

LD52 WFCMOT history

LD52 WFC is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LD52 WFC silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
63,533 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 WFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 WFC was last recorded at 63,533 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,180 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,353 miles
Average per year
2,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,533 miles
  • 2025 – 62,180 miles
  • 2024 – 61,712 miles
  • 2023 – 59,302 miles
  • 2022 – 54,375 miles
  • 2021 – 49,259 miles
  • 2019 – 47,780 miles
  • 2018 – 46,854 miles
  • 2017 – 45,711 miles
  • 2016 – 44,901 miles
  • 2015 – 43,902 miles
  • 2014 – 43,000 miles
  • 2013 – 41,125 miles
  • 2012 – 39,908 miles
  • 2011 – 38,260 miles
  • 2010 – 36,609 miles
  • 2009 – 33,972 miles
  • 2008 – 30,775 miles
  • 2007 – 26,944 miles
  • 2006 – 24,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,533 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.

  • Nearside Front hub seal leaking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front hub seal leaking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,533 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    63,533 miles
    Test number
    924032983367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,180 miles (+468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    62,180 miles
    Test number
    572862320047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass61,712 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,712 miles
    Test number
    481938587087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,302 miles (+19)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    59,302 miles
    Test number
    118522512144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail59,283 miles (+4,908)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,283 miles
    Test number
    448317648830
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass54,375 miles (+5,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,375 miles
    Test number
    825575716084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
  7. Pass49,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,259 miles
    Test number
    443330340466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail49,259 miles (+1,479)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,259 miles
    Test number
    276892670605
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass47,780 miles (+926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,780 miles
    Test number
    333263291376
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of light corrosion on chassis and body
  10. Pass46,854 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,854 miles
    Test number
    324718443008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,711 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    45,711 miles
    Test number
    965010222694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,901 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,901 miles
    Test number
    324158159624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,902 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,902 miles
    Test number
    698585612400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,000 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    43,000 miles
    Test number
    428802544467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,125 miles (+1,217)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,125 miles
    Test number
    428855943352
    • NoteExhaust system slightly deteriorated
  16. Pass39,908 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,908 miles
    Test number
    455629912443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,260 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,260 miles
    Test number
    415881821453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,609 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,609 miles
    Test number
    393955210315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,972 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,972 miles
    Test number
    230683219354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,775 miles
    Test number
    592398708395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,775 miles (+3,831)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,775 miles
    Test number
    731518508325
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  22. Pass26,944 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,944 miles
    Test number
    473709707307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    24,542 miles
    Test number
    711564926380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 WFC

Does LD52 WFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 WFC is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD52 WFC?
The MOT on LD52 WFC is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 WFC done?
LD52 WFC was recorded at 63,533 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 2,014 miles a year.
Has LD52 WFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 WFC has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LD52 WFC 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 LD52 WFC find?
LD52 WFC passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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