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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T52 UAYMOT history

T52 UAY is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
167,837 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T52 UAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T52 UAY was last recorded at 167,837 miles on 2 May 2026, 3,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,489 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,348 miles
Average per year
4,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,837 miles
  • 2025 – 164,489 miles
  • 2024 – 158,221 miles
  • 2023 – 150,707 miles
  • 2022 – 144,711 miles
  • 2021 – 137,739 miles
  • 2020 – 130,781 miles
  • 2019 – 121,321 miles
  • 2018 – 115,557 miles
  • 2011 – 115,333 miles
  • 2010 – 107,017 miles
  • 2009 – 98,110 miles
  • 2008 – 98,101 miles
  • 2007 – 88,692 miles
  • 2006 – 73,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,837 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Heavily undersealed including brake pipes and components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak under vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front nearside and offside front hub seals seeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged near side door mirror

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,837 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    167,837 miles
    Test number
    495965265939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    164,489 miles
    Test number
    518935050989
    • AdvisoryBoth swivel pin housings leaking.
    • AdvisoryEngine oi leak.

  3. Fail164,489 miles (+6,268)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,489 miles
    Test number
    705831770224
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth swivel pin housings leaking.
    • AdvisoryEngine oi leak.

  4. Pass158,221 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    158,221 miles
    Test number
    702665853237
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed including brake pipes and components
    • AdvisoryOil leak under vehicle.

  5. Fail158,199 miles (+7,492)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,199 miles
    Test number
    462141998495
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed including brake pipes and components
    • AdvisoryOil leak under vehicle.

  6. Pass150,707 miles (+148)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    150,707 miles
    Test number
    780079347719
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged near side door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside front hub seals seeping
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed including brake pipes and components

  7. Fail150,559 miles (+5,848)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,559 miles
    Test number
    823569212958
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer body mount on chassis ( round section that joins chassis corroded)(marked in white) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced battery tray / seat and seat belt mounting corroded (marked in white) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged near side door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside front hub seals seeping
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed including brake pipes and components

  8. Pass144,711 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,711 miles
    Test number
    689104802040
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front hub seals slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavy undersealed

  9. Fail144,687 miles (+6,948)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,687 miles
    Test number
    392009592447
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front hub seals slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavy undersealed

  10. Pass137,739 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,739 miles
    Test number
    124067580827
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  11. Fail137,732 miles (+6,951)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,732 miles
    Test number
    762413564444
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  12. Pass130,781 miles (+9,460)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,781 miles
    Test number
    147066242879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,321 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,321 miles
    Test number
    473160295900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,557 miles (+224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    115,557 miles
    Test number
    332629171840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion chassis both sides by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass115,333 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    115,333 miles
    Test number
    309458111086
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail115,332 miles (+8,315)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,332 miles
    Test number
    147152411044
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass107,017 miles (+8,907)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    107,017 miles
    Test number
    390872540088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside front swivel hub has slight oil leak
    • NoteRear fuel filter corroded but not leaking
    • NoteSlight flexing felt when parking brake applied

  18. Pass98,110 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    98,110 miles
    Test number
    784933619080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,101 miles (+9,409)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,101 miles
    Test number
    401727558300
    • DangerousOil leak dropping onto steering bushes / joints
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSeat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass88,692 miles (+8,315)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    88,692 miles
    Test number
    380862857371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,377 miles (+7,203)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    80,377 miles
    Test number
    952454027055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    73,174 miles
    Test number
    741985876065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T52 UAY

Does T52 UAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T52 UAY is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T52 UAY?
The MOT on T52 UAY is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T52 UAY done?
T52 UAY was recorded at 167,837 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 4,703 miles a year.
Has T52 UAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T52 UAY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T52 UAY 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 UAY find?
T52 UAY passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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