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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S52 DAAMOT history

S52 DAA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 207,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2024.

S52 DAA green 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 26 Nov 2025
Mileage
207,711 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 DAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 DAA was last recorded at 207,711 miles on 27 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,711 miles · 24 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 207,711 miles
  • 2023 – 207,711 miles
  • 2022 – 207,711 miles
  • 2021 – 207,682 miles
  • 2020 – 207,595 miles
  • 2019 – 204,313 miles
  • 2018 – 195,290 miles
  • 2017 – 187,990 miles
  • 2016 – 180,984 miles
  • 2015 – 170,849 miles
  • 2014 – 161,510 miles
  • 2013 – 152,996 miles
  • 2012 – 142,879 miles
  • 2011 – 136,438 miles
  • 2010 – 132,815 miles
  • 2009 – 127,670 miles
  • 2008 – 124,294 miles
  • 2007 – 119,615 miles
  • 2006 – 110,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,711 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,711 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    207,711 miles
    Test number
    355567265196
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass207,711 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    207,711 miles
    Test number
    959394447848
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  3. Pass207,711 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    207,711 miles
    Test number
    623855649839
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail207,711 miles (+29)4 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,711 miles
    Test number
    391033176410
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle bolt missing (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass207,682 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    207,682 miles
    Test number
    265587440175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass207,595 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    207,595 miles
    Test number
    205884482661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass204,313 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    204,313 miles
    Test number
    388287037299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake calliper brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront floor to bulkhead area corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn badly and unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff's wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroding, especially at rear, and rear crossmember corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Fail204,313 miles (+9,023)11 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,313 miles
    Test number
    977557777177
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on top rear diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on top rear diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to trailing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear brakes low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake calliper brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront floor to bulkhead area corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play just passed mot (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn badly and unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff's wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroding, especially at rear, and rear crossmember corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from auxiliary drive belt area, recommend investigation
    • AdvisoryViscous fan coupling worn badly
  9. Pass195,290 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    195,290 miles
    Test number
    767337453001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Fail195,283 miles (+7,293)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,283 miles
    Test number
    438997054762
    • DangerousIntermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis and rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass187,990 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    187,990 miles
    Test number
    314868822888
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm gaiter (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Drop arm joint. (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear axle 'A' frame joint and gaiter slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks from front and rear diffs
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  12. Fail187,990 miles (+7,006)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,990 miles
    Test number
    875911654211
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm gaiter (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Drop arm joint. (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear axle 'A' frame joint and gaiter slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks from front and rear diffs
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  13. Pass180,984 miles (+10,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    180,984 miles
    Test number
    700057884070
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  14. Pass170,849 miles (+9,339)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    170,849 miles
    Test number
    545032125234
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight coolant bottle leak
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak
    • NoteSlight front & rear diff oil leaks
  15. Pass161,510 miles (+8,514)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    161,510 miles
    Test number
    319687814232
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in rear axle 'A' frame joint
    • NoteNearside front brake disc slightly warped
    • NoteSlight leak from coolant expansion bottle
    • NoteSlight play in steering bush
  16. Pass152,996 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    152,996 miles
    Test number
    295160323276
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront diff pinion oil seal leaking
  17. Fail152,996 miles (+10,117)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,996 miles
    Test number
    375040423268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront diff pinion oil seal leaking
  18. Pass142,879 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    142,879 miles
    Test number
    117439912292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass136,438 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    136,438 miles
    Test number
    887909491157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass132,815 miles (+47)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    132,815 miles
    Test number
    374656380444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront service brake imbalance is high midway thru range of effort
  21. Fail132,768 miles (+1,071)6 failures2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,768 miles
    Test number
    944148770213
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront service brake imbalance is high midway thru range of effort
    • NoteRear silencer fouling rear axle upper A frame arm
  22. Pass131,697 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    131,697 miles
    Test number
    931181800289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass127,670 miles (+3,376)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    127,670 miles
    Test number
    602837619204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass124,294 miles (+4,679)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    124,294 miles
    Test number
    554961038278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass119,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    119,615 miles
    Test number
    334182237421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail119,611 miles (+9,219)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,611 miles
    Test number
    851032837296
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  27. Pass110,392 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    110,392 miles
    Test number
    671885986141
    • NoteCorrosion in rear exhaust,advise renewal.
    • NoteNear side rear tyre on the limit
    • NotePads look low all round,limited vision

Questions about S52 DAA

Does S52 DAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S52 DAA expired on 26 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S52 DAA?
The MOT on S52 DAA expired on 26 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S52 DAA done?
S52 DAA was recorded at 207,711 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2024, an average of 5,289 miles a year.
Has S52 DAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 DAA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S52 DAA 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 S52 DAA find?
S52 DAA passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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