Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
LT52 BWBMOT history
LT52 BWB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 413,104 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 413,104 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 18,010 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT52 BWB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT52 BWB was last recorded at 413,104 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 413,096 miles · 20 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 18,010 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 413,104 miles
- 2024 – 396,513 miles
- 2023 – 376,864 miles
- 2022 – 355,207 miles
- 2021 – 334,872 miles
- 2020 – 317,859 miles
- 2019 – 297,888 miles
- 2018 – 275,010 miles
- 2017 – 264,748 miles
- 2016 – 241,783 miles
- 2015 – 220,420 miles
- 2014 – 199,237 miles
- 2013 – 173,481 miles
- 2012 – 152,830 miles
- 2011 – 138,605 miles
- 2010 – 123,891 miles
- 2009 – 105,936 miles
- 2008 – 94,285 miles
- 2007 – 78,713 miles
- 2006 – 62,901 miles
- 2005 – 49,645 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass413,104 miles
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Under steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre body mount in front of O/S/R wheel, corroded and rough welding but still ok (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both O/S and N/S (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on wear bars
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass413,104 miles (+8)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 413,104 miles
- Test number
- 686862741185
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Under steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre body mount in front of O/S/R wheel, corroded and rough welding but still ok (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both O/S and N/S (7.1.2 (b))
Fail413,096 miles (+16,583)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 413,096 miles
- Test number
- 998753765904
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Under steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre body mount in front of O/S/R wheel, corroded and rough welding but still ok (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both O/S and N/S (7.1.2 (b))
Pass396,513 miles (+19,649)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 396,513 miles
- Test number
- 873199493924
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub damp
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass376,864 miles (+55)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 376,864 miles
- Test number
- 269345840522
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail376,809 miles (+21,602)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 376,809 miles
- Test number
- 956531776627
- MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass355,207 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 355,207 miles
- Test number
- 241063738888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail355,201 miles (+20,329)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 355,201 miles
- Test number
- 599639331349
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass334,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 334,872 miles
- Test number
- 617716507077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail334,862 miles (+17,003)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 334,862 miles
- Test number
- 206927477899
- DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested Brake line burst (1.2.1 (g))
Pass317,859 miles (+190)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 317,859 miles
- Test number
- 630167331723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail317,669 miles (+19,781)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 317,669 miles
- Test number
- 568606351592
- MajorEmissions not tested thick black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass297,888 miles (+22,878)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 297,888 miles
- Test number
- 978853438746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass275,010 miles (+10,262)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 275,010 miles
- Test number
- 206718994558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass264,748 miles (+22,965)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 264,748 miles
- Test number
- 505691590844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass241,783 miles (+21,363)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 241,783 miles
- Test number
- 696074069823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass220,420 miles (+21,183)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 220,420 miles
- Test number
- 293308291452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,237 miles (+25,756)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 199,237 miles
- Test number
- 689535944375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,481 miles (+20,651)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 173,481 miles
- Test number
- 346109933356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,830 miles (+14,225)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 152,830 miles
- Test number
- 108607922335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,605 miles (+14,714)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 138,605 miles
- Test number
- 569292331378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,891 miles (+17,955)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 123,891 miles
- Test number
- 253534970282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,936 miles (+11,651)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 105,936 miles
- Test number
- 443468079298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,285 miles (+15,572)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 94,285 miles
- Test number
- 530583778237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,713 miles (+15,812)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 78,713 miles
- Test number
- 384217077496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,901 miles (+13,256)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 62,901 miles
- Test number
- 991579476218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,645 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 49,645 miles
- Test number
- 250913565242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,645 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,645 miles
- Test number
- 491649555266
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Questions about LT52 BWB
- Does LT52 BWB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 BWB is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LT52 BWB?
- The MOT on LT52 BWB is valid until 20 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 BWB done?
- LT52 BWB was recorded at 413,104 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 18,010 miles a year.
- Has LT52 BWB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT52 BWB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LT52 BWB 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 BWB find?
- LT52 BWB passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt under steering box; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pedal wearing smooth, and 4 more.
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