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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LM52 OWYMOT history

LM52 OWY is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LM52 OWY black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
100,624 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 OWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 OWY was last recorded at 100,624 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 3,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,466 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,158 miles
Average per year
3,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,624 miles
  • 2025 – 97,466 miles
  • 2024 – 92,752 miles
  • 2021 – 88,824 miles
  • 2020 – 82,379 miles
  • 2019 – 75,663 miles
  • 2018 – 69,773 miles
  • 2017 – 64,048 miles
  • 2008 – 52,725 miles
  • 2007 – 46,108 miles
  • 2006 – 33,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,624 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
  • AdvisoryOffside Front drop arm ball joint slight play
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear of rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,624 miles (+3,158)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,624 miles
    Test number
    753210506588
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drop arm ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear of rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass97,466 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,466 miles
    Test number
    406148094417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail97,443 miles (+519)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,443 miles
    Test number
    286027890509
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear anti roll bar mount (Rear cross member) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail96,924 miles (+4,172)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,924 miles
    Test number
    908510741102
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousProp shaft likely to become detached rear propshaft front mount, fixings all loose. (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking power steering pump area (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass92,752 miles (+3,928)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,752 miles
    Test number
    999293665329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass88,824 miles (+105)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,824 miles
    Test number
    515727038404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Fail88,719 miles (+6,340)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,719 miles
    Test number
    766824922978
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass82,379 miles (+76)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,379 miles
    Test number
    724611207178
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens misting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens misting
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Fail82,303 miles (+6,640)1 dangerous3 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,303 miles
    Test number
    732442415251
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens misting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens misting
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Pass75,663 miles (+5,890)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,663 miles
    Test number
    162208464498
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. Pass69,773 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,773 miles
    Test number
    649739918859
    • AdvisoryFront spheres slightly worn, scored, weeping slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside side step rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryFuel filter weeping & rusty
  12. Fail69,757 miles (+5,709)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,757 miles
    Test number
    414228497601
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront spheres slightly worn, scored & weeping slightly
    • AdvisoryFuel filter weaping & rusty
  13. Pass64,048 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,048 miles
    Test number
    896362600860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front speare seal weaping
  14. Fail64,047 miles (+11,322)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,047 miles
    Test number
    848269419234
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front speare seal weaping
  15. Pass52,725 miles (+6,617)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,725 miles
    Test number
    463345378146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror cracked slightly
  16. Pass46,108 miles (+12,349)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,108 miles
    Test number
    572007197158
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front mirro has a damage but the rear view is not adversely affected.
  17. Pass33,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,759 miles
    Test number
    250665566469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 OWY

Does LM52 OWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 OWY expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 OWY?
The MOT on LM52 OWY expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 OWY done?
LM52 OWY was recorded at 100,624 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,291 miles a year.
Has LM52 OWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 OWY has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 OWY 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 OWY find?
LM52 OWY failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes, and 4 more.

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