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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

LD52 YVMMOT history

LD52 YVM is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 29,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LD52 YVM red 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 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
29,658 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 YVM
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
19 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 YVM was last recorded at 29,658 miles on 5 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2008: 16,322 miles, lower than 147,462 miles on 5 Nov 2007.
  • 18 Nov 2013: 20,581 miles, lower than 200,946 miles on 19 Nov 2012.
  • 3 Dec 2019: 24,081 miles, lower than 228,601 miles on 12 Dec 2018.
  • 5 Mar 2026: 29,658 miles, lower than 289,330 miles on 10 Feb 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
289,330 miles · 10 Feb 2025

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,658 miles
  • 2025 – 289,330 miles
  • 2024 – 27,003 miles
  • 2023 – 26,651 miles
  • 2022 – 26,217 miles
  • 2021 – 25,279 miles
  • 2020 – 25,273 miles
  • 2019 – 24,086 miles
  • 2018 – 228,601 miles
  • 2017 – 224,341 miles
  • 2016 – 222,978 miles
  • 2015 – 218,574 miles
  • 2014 – 210,206 miles
  • 2013 – 20,581 miles
  • 2012 – 200,946 miles
  • 2011 – 19,578 miles
  • 2010 – 19,021 miles
  • 2009 – 17,471 miles
  • 2008 – 16,322 miles
  • 2007 – 147,462 miles
  • 2006 – 121,296 miles
  • 2005 – 76,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,658 miles
  • AdvisoryChassis corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leaks
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front discs in poor condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Long parking brake lever travle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • N/s front brake pipe corrded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear section of chassia corrded and in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,658 miles (-259,672)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    29,658 miles
    Test number
    788012878814
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass289,330 miles (+262,327)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    289,330 miles
    Test number
    565082112301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,003 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    27,003 miles
    Test number
    153966397755
    • AdvisoryFront discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryLong parking brake lever travle
    • AdvisoryN/s front brake pipe corrded
    • AdvisoryRear section of chassia corrded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryTow bar frame corrded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside dirty

  4. Fail27,003 miles (+352)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,003 miles
    Test number
    487136427103
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryLong parking brake lever travle
    • AdvisoryN/s front brake pipe corrded
    • AdvisoryRear section of chassia corrded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryTow bar frame corrded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside dirty

  5. Pass26,651 miles (+434)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    26,651 miles
    Test number
    205163022656
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass26,217 miles (+938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    26,217 miles
    Test number
    250221110842
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming underside
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass25,279 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    25,279 miles
    Test number
    613898158524
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on vehicle underside
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront discs in poor condition

  8. Fail25,273 miles (+1,187)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,273 miles
    Test number
    750951364796
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering cross shaft joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe end corroded into hose (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass24,086 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,086 miles
    Test number
    776210703821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail24,081 miles (-204,520)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,081 miles
    Test number
    557355592543
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass228,601 miles (+4,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    228,601 miles
    Test number
    379252954639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass224,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    224,341 miles
    Test number
    702478020833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail224,341 miles (+1,363)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,341 miles
    Test number
    720546898553
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE BINDING
    • AdvisoryFRONT HOCKEY STICK RUBBERS WORN
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES PERISHED

  14. Pass222,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    222,978 miles
    Test number
    746693737215
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE LOW
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES POOR CONDITION

  15. Fail222,978 miles (+4,404)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,978 miles
    Test number
    435449688151
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE LOW
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES POOR CONDITION

  16. Pass218,574 miles (+8,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    218,574 miles
    Test number
    656435696415
    • AdvisoryFRONT HUB SEALS LEAKING
    • AdvisoryREAR GEARBOX SEAL LEAKING

  17. Pass210,206 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    210,206 miles
    Test number
    505409714304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail210,204 miles (+189,623)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,204 miles
    Test number
    657915414301
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass20,581 miles (-180,365)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    20,581 miles
    Test number
    145632723380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass200,946 miles (+181,368)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    200,946 miles
    Test number
    487854122326
    • NoteOIL LEAK ENGINE
    • NoteREAR PADS LOW & DISCS POOR CONDITION

  21. Pass19,578 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    19,578 miles
    Test number
    435813011451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,021 miles
    Test number
    624012600368
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail19,021 miles (+1,550)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,021 miles
    Test number
    503080900348
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail17,471 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,471 miles
    Test number
    522405719324
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

  25. Pass17,471 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    17,471 miles
    Test number
    533015519374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,322 miles (-131,140)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,322 miles
    Test number
    273155218369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass147,462 miles (+26,166)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    147,462 miles
    Test number
    230839007347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass121,296 miles (+44,408)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    121,296 miles
    Test number
    430927316375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass76,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    76,888 miles
    Test number
    141331505386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 YVM

Does LD52 YVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 YVM is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD52 YVM?
The MOT on LD52 YVM is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 YVM done?
LD52 YVM was recorded at 29,658 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
Has LD52 YVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 YVM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD52 YVM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 4 times, first on 10 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD52 YVM find?
LD52 YVM passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: chassis corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded; oil leaks, and 1 more.

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