
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,492 cc
LD52 WFFMOT history
LD52 WFF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,378 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 173,378 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,951 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD52 WFF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 17 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD52 WFF was last recorded at 173,378 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 10,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 163,318 miles · 19 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,060 miles
- Average per year
- 4,951 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,378 miles
- 2024 – 163,318 miles
- 2023 – 160,923 miles
- 2022 – 158,985 miles
- 2020 – 156,529 miles
- 2019 – 156,025 miles
- 2018 – 154,964 miles
- 2017 – 153,611 miles
- 2016 – 150,359 miles
- 2015 – 145,595 miles
- 2014 – 140,486 miles
- 2013 – 136,924 miles
- 2011 – 128,698 miles
- 2010 – 116,091 miles
- 2009 – 112,373 miles
- 2008 – 104,049 miles
- 2006 – 91,581 miles
- 2005 – 70,668 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole of rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,378 miles (+10,060)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 173,378 miles
- Test number
- 908796461570
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole of rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass163,318 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 163,318 miles
- Test number
- 832445219581
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole of rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail163,318 miles (+2,395)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,318 miles
- Test number
- 649690918958
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole of rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass160,923 miles (+1,938)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 160,923 miles
- Test number
- 188692469863
- AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,985 miles (+2,456)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 158,985 miles
- Test number
- 258456664774
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly damaged both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass156,529 miles (+504)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 156,529 miles
- Test number
- 402801748026
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil springs corroded x4
- AdvisoryVehicle been undersealed not allowing full inspection
Pass156,025 miles (+1,061)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 156,025 miles
- Test number
- 996085935433
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass154,964 miles (+1,353)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 154,964 miles
- Test number
- 454226046212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass153,611 miles (+3,252)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 153,611 miles
- Test number
- 534516606363
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass150,359 miles (+4,764)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 150,359 miles
- Test number
- 274027317764
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass145,595 miles (+5,109)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 145,595 miles
- Test number
- 709443645068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,486 miles (+3,562)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 140,486 miles
- Test number
- 548148234070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,924 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 136,924 miles
- Test number
- 256850043030
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteFront brake pads low
- NoteFront lower hockey bushes worn
Fail136,922 miles (+8,224)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,922 miles
- Test number
- 657966733015
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteFront brake pads low
- NoteFront lower hockey bushes worn
Pass128,698 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 128,698 miles
- Test number
- 759082051283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,696 miles (+12,605)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,696 miles
- Test number
- 929796941213
- FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Pass116,091 miles (+3,718)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 116,091 miles
- Test number
- 914009260137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,373 miles (+8,324)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 112,373 miles
- Test number
- 154607359071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,049 miles (+12,468)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 104,049 miles
- Test number
- 373949758056
- NoteOil leak
Pass91,581 miles (+20,913)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 91,581 miles
- Test number
- 664454706381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,668 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 70,668 miles
- Test number
- 303266175490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD52 WFF
- Does LD52 WFF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 WFF is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD52 WFF?
- The MOT on LD52 WFF is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD52 WFF done?
- LD52 WFF was recorded at 173,378 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 4,951 miles a year.
- Has LD52 WFF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD52 WFF has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD52 WFF 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 WFF find?
- LD52 WFF passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.
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