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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.

LD52 WFF black 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass173,378 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass145,595 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    145,595 miles
    Test number
    709443645068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,486 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    140,486 miles
    Test number
    548148234070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass128,698 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    128,698 miles
    Test number
    759082051283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass116,091 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    116,091 miles
    Test number
    914009260137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,373 miles (+8,324)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    112,373 miles
    Test number
    154607359071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,049 miles (+12,468)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    104,049 miles
    Test number
    373949758056
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass91,581 miles (+20,913)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    91,581 miles
    Test number
    664454706381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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