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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LM52 OVYMOT history

LM52 OVY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

LM52 OVY green 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 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
122,168 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 OVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 OVY was last recorded at 122,168 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 7,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,879 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,289 miles
Average per year
4,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,168 miles
  • 2025 – 114,879 miles
  • 2024 – 112,617 miles
  • 2023 – 111,965 miles
  • 2022 – 110,663 miles
  • 2020 – 107,607 miles
  • 2019 – 105,312 miles
  • 2018 – 101,379 miles
  • 2017 – 97,403 miles
  • 2016 – 94,025 miles
  • 2015 – 92,556 miles
  • 2014 – 90,204 miles
  • 2013 – 85,604 miles
  • 2012 – 77,723 miles
  • 2011 – 68,847 miles
  • 2010 – 59,376 miles
  • 2009 – 49,474 miles
  • 2008 – 44,928 miles
  • 2007 – 38,245 miles
  • 2006 – 29,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,168 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel slight oil leak

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,168 miles (+7,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    122,168 miles
    Test number
    465431111114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel slight oil leak

  2. Pass114,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,879 miles
    Test number
    687100402703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail114,877 miles (+2,260)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,877 miles
    Test number
    277456647048
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,617 miles (+652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,617 miles
    Test number
    447156398733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight leak on hub seal

  5. Pass111,965 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,965 miles
    Test number
    164390533299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryREAR STEP LOOSE
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR INNER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail111,965 miles (+1,302)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,965 miles
    Test number
    131656748003
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 ON THE NEARSIDE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar attachment insecure TOWBAR SOCKET (6.1.6 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryREAR STEP LOOSE
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR INNER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,663 miles (+3,056)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,663 miles
    Test number
    784386604875
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass107,607 miles (+2,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,607 miles
    Test number
    245359950998
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass105,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,312 miles
    Test number
    597856875400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail105,312 miles (+3,933)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,312 miles
    Test number
    467851405015
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  11. Pass101,379 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,379 miles
    Test number
    799123440759
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle centre ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axel swivel joint leaking slightly

  12. Fail101,379 miles (+3,976)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,379 miles
    Test number
    386864725731
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle centre ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axel swivel joint leaking slightly

  13. Pass97,403 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,403 miles
    Test number
    716627743810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,720 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,720 miles
    Test number
    640079705536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,025 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,025 miles
    Test number
    995653646685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,556 miles (+2,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,556 miles
    Test number
    559226805035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass90,204 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,204 miles
    Test number
    859417904034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,604 miles (+7,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,604 miles
    Test number
    636709103018
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass77,723 miles (+8,876)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,723 miles
    Test number
    395745902046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,847 miles (+9,471)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,847 miles
    Test number
    456707611030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,376 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,376 miles
    Test number
    231197820065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,373 miles (+9,899)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,373 miles
    Test number
    210795120072
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  23. Pass49,474 miles (+4,546)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,474 miles
    Test number
    430841829007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,928 miles (+6,683)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,928 miles
    Test number
    334088518086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,245 miles (+8,343)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,245 miles
    Test number
    523599117057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,902 miles
    Test number
    233485826098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 OVY

Does LM52 OVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 OVY is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 OVY?
The MOT on LM52 OVY is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 OVY done?
LM52 OVY was recorded at 122,168 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,475 miles a year.
Has LM52 OVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 OVY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 OVY 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 LM52 OVY find?
LM52 OVY passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front swivel slight oil leak.

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