Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T352 RSXMOT history
T352 RSX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 264,850 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 264,850 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,332 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T352 RSX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T352 RSX was last recorded at 264,850 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 264,850 miles · 15 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,332 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 264,850 miles
- 2023 – 251,184 miles
- 2022 – 239,230 miles
- 2021 – 233,581 miles
- 2020 – 226,892 miles
- 2019 – 219,145 miles
- 2017 – 203,534 miles
- 2016 – 191,950 miles
- 2015 – 180,335 miles
- 2014 – 170,726 miles
- 2013 – 166,156 miles
- 2011 – 162,177 miles
- 2009 – 139,073 miles
- 2008 – 118,593 miles
- 2007 – 105,233 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass264,850 miles
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt stee4ring box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
N/s/r axle seal possiable leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
O/s swivel bearing play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass264,850 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 264,850 miles
- Test number
- 168975764065
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt stee4ring box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail264,850 miles (+13,666)2 dangerous6 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,850 miles
- Test number
- 594103324250
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected top of diff ball joint ex play (5.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure flange (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect obscured (0.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated swivel hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt stee4ring box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass251,184 miles (+11,954)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 251,184 miles
- Test number
- 295716137784
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass239,230 miles (+5,649)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 239,230 miles
- Test number
- 675178977193
- AdvisoryNo axle bump stops
Pass233,581 miles (+6,689)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 233,581 miles
- Test number
- 139248791068
- AdvisoryFront discs corroded
Pass226,892 miles (+7,747)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 226,892 miles
- Test number
- 807508054478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass219,145 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 219,145 miles
- Test number
- 961504152902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass211,414 km
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 211,414 km
- Test number
- 703974567363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,534 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 203,534 miles
- Test number
- 444351263408
- AdvisoryN/s/r axle seal possiable leak
- AdvisoryO/s swivel bearing play
Fail203,534 miles (+11,584)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,534 miles
- Test number
- 774172213956
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryN/s/r axle seal possiable leak
- AdvisoryO/s swivel bearing play
Pass191,950 miles (+11,615)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 191,950 miles
- Test number
- 315050393957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,335 miles (+9,609)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 180,335 miles
- Test number
- 545404495114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOIl leak from sump area.
- NoteOil leak from transfer box front propshaft seal.
- NoteRear diff prposhaft seal leaking oil.
- NoteSteering box drop arm has play in ball joint.
Pass170,726 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 170,726 miles
- Test number
- 356071664150
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail170,726 miles (+4,570)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,726 miles
- Test number
- 507900164127
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass166,156 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 166,156 miles
- Test number
- 198411873185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,156 miles (+3,979)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,156 miles
- Test number
- 445040373170
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- FailureTowbar component fractured (6.6.1)
Pass162,177 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 162,177 miles
- Test number
- 178298191084
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Fail162,177 miles (+54)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,177 miles
- Test number
- 468318591025
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Fail162,123 miles (+23,050)5 dangerous3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,123 miles
- Test number
- 207237921072
- DangerousIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- DangerousOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear door slightly insecure
- NoteSteering damper spring insecure
Pass139,073 miles (+201)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 139,073 miles
- Test number
- 253221969281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,872 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,872 miles
- Test number
- 141478459290
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass118,681 km
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 118,681 km
- Test number
- 360340268293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,593 miles (+13,360)8 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,593 miles
- Test number
- 761976458232
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass105,233 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 105,233 miles
- Test number
- 182817957211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass94,214 km
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 94,214 km
- Test number
- 871444236234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,214 km4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,214 km
- Test number
- 374149826400
- FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about T352 RSX
- Does T352 RSX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T352 RSX expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T352 RSX?
- The MOT on T352 RSX expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T352 RSX done?
- T352 RSX was recorded at 264,850 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 9,332 miles a year.
- Has T352 RSX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T352 RSX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T352 RSX 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 T352 RSX find?
- T352 RSX passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt stee4ring box drop arm joint; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.
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