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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T52 BSMMOT history

T52 BSM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2025
Mileage
134,520 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T52 BSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T52 BSM was last recorded at 134,520 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,502 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
2,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,520 miles
  • 2024 – 134,502 miles
  • 2022 – 134,302 miles
  • 2015 – 132,637 miles
  • 2014 – 126,043 miles
  • 2013 – 122,590 miles
  • 2012 – 119,800 miles
  • 2011 – 117,842 miles
  • 2010 – 116,072 miles
  • 2009 – 113,675 miles
  • 2008 – 110,926 miles
  • 2007 – 105,046 miles
  • 2006 – 90,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,520 miles
  • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

What MOT failures 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 lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail134,520 miles (+18)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,520 miles
    Test number
    246487677458
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  2. Pass134,502 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,502 miles
    Test number
    332328749894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,302 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,302 miles
    Test number
    466720905740
    • MinorFront Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail134,301 miles (+1,664)1 major1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,301 miles
    Test number
    430036116374
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass132,637 miles (+6,594)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    132,637 miles
    Test number
    881732750012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,043 miles (+3,453)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    126,043 miles
    Test number
    117803294166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,590 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,590 miles
    Test number
    297351393417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Fail122,590 miles (+199)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,590 miles
    Test number
    476361093173
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail122,391 miles (+2,591)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,391 miles
    Test number
    275082843191
    • DangerousNearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  10. Pass119,800 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    119,800 miles
    Test number
    725122052170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,797 miles (+1,955)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,797 miles
    Test number
    387880952196
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  12. Pass117,842 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    117,842 miles
    Test number
    267543141436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,072 miles (+2,397)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    116,072 miles
    Test number
    592157740114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber has slight play in top bush

  14. Fail113,675 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,675 miles
    Test number
    584300149141
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass113,675 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    113,675 miles
    Test number
    644080049197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,926 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,926 miles
    Test number
    523851448169
    • Repaired at testFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

  17. Pass110,926 miles (+5,880)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    110,926 miles
    Test number
    542061048189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    105,046 miles
    Test number
    852327637186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,046 miles (+14,486)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,046 miles
    Test number
    912477937142
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass90,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    90,560 miles
    Test number
    262584226469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T52 BSM

Does T52 BSM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T52 BSM expired on 11 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T52 BSM?
The MOT on T52 BSM expired on 11 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T52 BSM done?
T52 BSM was recorded at 134,520 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 2,256 miles a year.
Has T52 BSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T52 BSM has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T52 BSM 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 T52 BSM find?
T52 BSM failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect: rear stop lamp(s) all missing.

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