Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,492 cc
LT52 BUVMOT history
LT52 BUV is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 73,968 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 73,968 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,524 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT52 BUV
- 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
- 29 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT52 BUV was last recorded at 73,968 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 73,593 miles · 15 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 375 miles
- Average per year
- 2,524 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 73,968 miles
- 2024 – 73,593 miles
- 2023 – 73,377 miles
- 2022 – 73,209 miles
- 2021 – 72,473 miles
- 2020 – 72,108 miles
- 2019 – 71,329 miles
- 2018 – 70,278 miles
- 2017 – 69,539 miles
- 2016 – 68,384 miles
- 2015 – 66,689 miles
- 2014 – 64,878 miles
- 2013 – 63,091 miles
- 2012 – 62,131 miles
- 2011 – 61,617 miles
- 2010 – 50,919 miles
- 2009 – 45,605 miles
- 2008 – 38,440 miles
- 2007 – 28,524 miles
- 2006 – 25,082 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,968 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside 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 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,968 miles (+375)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 73,968 miles
- Test number
- 782044385979
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,593 miles (+216)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 73,593 miles
- Test number
- 250499235076
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All Ball Joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All Lower Mountings - On Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass73,377 miles (+168)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 73,377 miles
- Test number
- 484380761812
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust bolts rusty.
Pass73,209 miles (+736)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 73,209 miles
- Test number
- 646477949923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,473 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 72,473 miles
- Test number
- 266710193962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,473 miles (+365)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,473 miles
- Test number
- 612678065005
- MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Pass72,108 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 72,108 miles
- Test number
- 934885887497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,105 miles (+776)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,105 miles
- Test number
- 391576591956
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass71,329 miles (+37)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 71,329 miles
- Test number
- 495301403476
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail71,292 miles (+1,014)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,292 miles
- Test number
- 521873667414
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light due to lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass70,278 miles (+739)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 70,278 miles
- Test number
- 199073805468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,539 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 69,539 miles
- Test number
- 212821187790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,532 miles (+1,148)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,532 miles
- Test number
- 958839108083
- FailureFuel system component leaking back of engine/gearbox area (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass68,384 miles (+1,695)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 68,384 miles
- Test number
- 802807645428
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber bushes worn
Pass66,689 miles (+1,811)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2016
- Odometer
- 66,689 miles
- Test number
- 945063035102
- NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes corroding
- NoteBoth rear shock absorber bushes worn
Pass64,878 miles (+1,787)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 64,878 miles
- Test number
- 609222424153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,091 miles (+960)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 63,091 miles
- Test number
- 509263833146
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteNearside front brake pipe corroding
Pass62,131 miles (+514)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2013
- Odometer
- 62,131 miles
- Test number
- 509082142195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 61,617 miles
- Test number
- 146365911310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,617 miles (+2,217)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,617 miles
- Test number
- 336033411301
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside headlamp cracked
- NoteRear brake discs worn
- NoteSteering drop arm balljoint boot not fitted
Pass59,400 miles (+123)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2012
- Odometer
- 59,400 miles
- Test number
- 978899521103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,277 miles (+8,358)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,277 miles
- Test number
- 669314421196
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass50,919 miles (+5,314)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 50,919 miles
- Test number
- 412279800139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,605 miles (+7,165)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 45,605 miles
- Test number
- 754800329149
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass38,440 miles (+9,916)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 38,440 miles
- Test number
- 252684018154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,524 miles (+3,442)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 28,524 miles
- Test number
- 793007317133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,082 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 25,082 miles
- Test number
- 253017186164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LT52 BUV
- Does LT52 BUV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 BUV is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LT52 BUV?
- The MOT on LT52 BUV is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LT52 BUV done?
- LT52 BUV was recorded at 73,968 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,524 miles a year.
- Has LT52 BUV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT52 BUV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LT52 BUV 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 LT52 BUV find?
- LT52 BUV passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.
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