Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
LT52 BWOMOT history
LT52 BWO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,370 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 109,370 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 21 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,666 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT52 BWO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 20 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT52 BWO was last recorded at 109,370 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,256 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 114 miles
- Average per year
- 3,666 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,370 miles
- 2025 – 109,256 miles
- 2024 – 109,198 miles
- 2023 – 109,010 miles
- 2022 – 108,924 miles
- 2021 – 108,852 miles
- 2020 – 108,692 miles
- 2019 – 108,224 miles
- 2018 – 107,911 miles
- 2017 – 107,335 miles
- 2016 – 105,858 miles
- 2015 – 103,333 miles
- 2014 – 99,498 miles
- 2012 – 94,936 miles
- 2011 – 90,076 miles
- 2010 – 86,065 miles
- 2009 – 82,083 miles
- 2008 – 76,783 miles
- 2007 – 65,716 miles
- 2006 – 51,428 miles
- 2005 – 35,072 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,370 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))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.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,370 miles (+114)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 109,370 miles
- Test number
- 284751767953
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass109,256 miles (+58)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 109,256 miles
- Test number
- 759246860757
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass109,198 miles (+188)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 109,198 miles
- Test number
- 479701071745
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass109,010 miles (+86)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 109,010 miles
- Test number
- 811064915573
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,924 miles (+72)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 108,924 miles
- Test number
- 323148338070
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,852 miles (+160)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 108,852 miles
- Test number
- 929491094724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,692 miles (+468)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 108,692 miles
- Test number
- 116270989098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,224 miles (+313)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 108,224 miles
- Test number
- 393145946880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,911 miles (+576)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 107,911 miles
- Test number
- 108156886171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,335 miles (+1,477)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 107,335 miles
- Test number
- 966716743317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,858 miles (+2,525)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 105,858 miles
- Test number
- 458512168312
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Pass103,333 miles (+3,835)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 103,333 miles
- Test number
- 188514245455
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Pass99,498 miles (+4,562)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 99,498 miles
- Test number
- 867782154073
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass94,936 miles (+4,860)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 94,936 miles
- Test number
- 629924422349
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
Pass90,076 miles (+4,011)10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 90,076 miles
- Test number
- 629802011342
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront steering wheel slightly loose
Pass86,065 miles (+3,982)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 86,065 miles
- Test number
- 844813820336
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass82,083 miles (+5,300)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 82,083 miles
- Test number
- 163842429302
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass76,783 miles (+208)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 76,783 miles
- Test number
- 352213328320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,575 miles (+10,859)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,575 miles
- Test number
- 332632028313
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOff side rear roll bar slightly loose
Pass65,716 miles (+14,288)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 65,716 miles
- Test number
- 643734127371
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass51,428 miles (+16,356)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 51,428 miles
- Test number
- 474462456314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,072 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 35,072 miles
- Test number
- 850235225334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LT52 BWO
- Does LT52 BWO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 BWO is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LT52 BWO?
- The MOT on LT52 BWO is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LT52 BWO done?
- LT52 BWO was recorded at 109,370 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 3,666 miles a year.
- Has LT52 BWO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT52 BWO has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2008.
- Has the mileage on LT52 BWO 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 BWO find?
- LT52 BWO passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 5 more.
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