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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V52 FTAMOT history

V52 FTA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 130,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

V52 FTA blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,764 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V52 FTA
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V52 FTA was last recorded at 130,764 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 2,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,281 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,483 miles
Average per year
4,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,764 miles
  • 2024 – 128,281 miles
  • 2023 – 124,303 miles
  • 2022 – 122,098 miles
  • 2021 – 120,078 miles
  • 2020 – 118,496 miles
  • 2019 – 117,024 miles
  • 2018 – 116,853 miles
  • 2017 – 111,816 miles
  • 2015 – 103,995 miles
  • 2014 – 96,377 miles
  • 2013 – 90,958 miles
  • 2012 – 82,713 miles
  • 2011 – 73,983 miles
  • 2010 – 68,499 miles
  • 2009 – 62,023 miles
  • 2008 – 57,888 miles
  • 2007 – 54,091 miles
  • 2006 – 50,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,764 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight play drag link shock absorber bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,764 miles (+2,483)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,764 miles
    Test number
    886622382023
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,281 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,281 miles
    Test number
    564731734345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,303 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,303 miles
    Test number
    910813116710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,098 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,098 miles
    Test number
    941164517897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,078 miles
    Test number
    800559302222
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail120,078 miles (+1,582)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,078 miles
    Test number
    936991864700
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,496 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,496 miles
    Test number
    371551898038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play drag link shock absorber bush

  8. Fail118,496 miles (+1,472)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,496 miles
    Test number
    630711347998
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play drag link shock absorber bush

  9. Pass117,024 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,024 miles
    Test number
    657897466631
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering shockabsorber bush
    • AdvisoryUnderside including chassis /brake pipes etc covered with under seal/waxoyl

  10. Fail117,020 miles (+167)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,020 miles
    Test number
    895243450680
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (hockey stick)bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering shockabsorber bush
    • AdvisoryUnderside including chassis /brake pipes etc covered with under seal/waxoyl

  11. Pass116,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,853 miles
    Test number
    634283968630
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rearmost (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  12. Fail116,853 miles (+5,037)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,853 miles
    Test number
    925238181205
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rearmost (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  13. Pass111,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,816 miles
    Test number
    145037539706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,816 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,816 miles
    Test number
    897062324597
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryUnderside including brake pipes etc covered with waxoyl/under seal

  15. Fail111,816 miles (+7,821)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,816 miles
    Test number
    165393987685
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryUnderside including brake pipes etc covered with waxoyl/under seal

  16. Pass103,995 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,995 miles
    Test number
    267751665119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail103,995 miles (+7,618)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,995 miles
    Test number
    627171165127
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass96,377 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,377 miles
    Test number
    627618494049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,958 miles
    Test number
    939149103164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,958 miles (+8,245)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,958 miles
    Test number
    216317603151
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass82,713 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,713 miles
    Test number
    177986782469
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail82,713 miles (+8,730)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,713 miles
    Test number
    786582382023
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass73,983 miles (+5,484)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,983 miles
    Test number
    528300561088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,499 miles (+6,476)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,499 miles
    Test number
    654884150094
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass62,023 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,023 miles
    Test number
    823864539022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,888 miles
    Test number
    474763128059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,888 miles (+3,797)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,888 miles
    Test number
    680402828093
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

  28. Pass54,091 miles (+3,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,091 miles
    Test number
    520091417094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail50,532 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,532 miles
    Test number
    591910116089
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  30. Pass50,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    50,532 miles
    Test number
    652710316014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V52 FTA

Does V52 FTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V52 FTA is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V52 FTA?
The MOT on V52 FTA is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V52 FTA done?
V52 FTA was recorded at 130,764 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 4,027 miles a year.
Has V52 FTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V52 FTA has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on V52 FTA 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 V52 FTA find?
V52 FTA passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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