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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T52 RPDMOT history

T52 RPD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 23 of 32 MOT tests, with 192,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
192,847 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
23 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T52 RPD
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T52 RPD was last recorded at 192,847 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,831 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,847 miles
  • 2025 – 181,625 miles
  • 2024 – 170,671 miles
  • 2023 – 162,777 miles
  • 2022 – 159,467 miles
  • 2021 – 156,172 miles
  • 2020 – 153,948 miles
  • 2019 – 152,604 miles
  • 2018 – 150,558 miles
  • 2017 – 147,168 miles
  • 2016 – 139,789 miles
  • 2015 – 131,902 miles
  • 2014 – 124,514 miles
  • 2013 – 117,242 miles
  • 2012 – 109,909 miles
  • 2011 – 105,789 miles
  • 2010 – 101,767 miles
  • 2009 – 97,328 miles
  • 2008 – 90,938 miles
  • 2006 – 83,338 miles
  • 2005 – 71,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,847 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,847 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    192,847 miles
    Test number
    687045379584
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail192,831 miles (+11,206)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,831 miles
    Test number
    956998082743
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower shock absorber bush washer not fitted correctly
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,625 miles (+10,954)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    181,625 miles
    Test number
    877294761140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,671 miles (+7,894)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    170,671 miles
    Test number
    375600918845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,777 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    162,777 miles
    Test number
    582202816381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,772 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    162,772 miles
    Test number
    449458468833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail162,753 miles (+3,286)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,753 miles
    Test number
    317805494335
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCK TOWER. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS ,REAR CROSS MEMBER (BOTH SIDES) (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass159,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,467 miles
    Test number
    455830598285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail159,467 miles (+3,295)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,467 miles
    Test number
    583136508409
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/ chassis rail / trailing arm support area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass156,172 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,172 miles
    Test number
    427310687840
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail156,172 miles (+2,224)3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,172 miles
    Test number
    917855023141
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass153,948 miles (+1,344)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,948 miles
    Test number
    294569459045
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen has multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease and slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front top and bottom door hinges slightly worn

  13. Pass152,604 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,604 miles
    Test number
    688690617339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail152,595 miles (+2,037)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,595 miles
    Test number
    329629105821
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass150,558 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    150,558 miles
    Test number
    981028630829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail150,553 miles (+3,385)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,553 miles
    Test number
    665305723786
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rear axle tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass147,168 miles (+7,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    147,168 miles
    Test number
    103139209552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass139,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    139,789 miles
    Test number
    891184431519
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail139,789 miles (+7,887)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,789 miles
    Test number
    864751296460
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass131,902 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    131,902 miles
    Test number
    733791844431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Fail131,902 miles (+7,388)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,902 miles
    Test number
    523065958052
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCondition of centre exhaust

  22. Pass124,514 miles (+7,272)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    124,514 miles
    Test number
    906835134313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass117,242 miles (+7,333)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    117,242 miles
    Test number
    887673933325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass109,909 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    109,909 miles
    Test number
    255825642366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass109,087 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    109,087 miles
    Test number
    218275312438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass105,789 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,789 miles
    Test number
    178929581431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass101,767 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    101,767 miles
    Test number
    531723800106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass97,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    97,328 miles
    Test number
    223303089071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail97,328 miles (+6,390)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,328 miles
    Test number
    360273489082
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass90,938 miles (+7,600)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    90,938 miles
    Test number
    754007258015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass83,338 miles (+11,823)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    83,338 miles
    Test number
    301723556394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass71,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    71,515 miles
    Test number
    154676645376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T52 RPD

Does T52 RPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T52 RPD is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T52 RPD?
The MOT on T52 RPD is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T52 RPD done?
T52 RPD was recorded at 192,847 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,832 miles a year.
Has T52 RPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T52 RPD has failed 9 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T52 RPD 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 RPD find?
T52 RPD passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play front most; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides.

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