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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X52 ATCMOT history

X52 ATC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

X52 ATC green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2025
Mileage
138,961 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X52 ATC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X52 ATC was last recorded at 138,961 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,957 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,961 miles
  • 2019 – 128,771 miles
  • 2018 – 124,363 miles
  • 2017 – 120,728 miles
  • 2016 – 116,430 miles
  • 2015 – 115,867 miles
  • 2014 – 111,310 miles
  • 2013 – 108,426 miles
  • 2012 – 101,795 miles
  • 2011 – 97,781 miles
  • 2010 – 90,524 miles
  • 2009 – 82,645 miles
  • 2008 – 71,842 miles
  • 2007 – 62,358 miles
  • 2006 – 53,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,961 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,961 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,961 miles
    Test number
    772791252059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail138,957 miles (+10,186)1 dangerous23 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,957 miles
    Test number
    928286745658
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated bulkhead (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated bulkhead (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower and upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective both center exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass128,771 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,771 miles
    Test number
    755115487722
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail128,756 miles (+4,393)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,756 miles
    Test number
    375686113585
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass124,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,363 miles
    Test number
    797599946203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,363 miles (+3,635)4 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,363 miles
    Test number
    567117236916
    • DangerousFront Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass120,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    120,728 miles
    Test number
    257194991708
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  8. Fail120,728 miles (+4,298)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,728 miles
    Test number
    683267922155
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  9. Pass116,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    116,430 miles
    Test number
    418217682539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,430 miles (+563)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,430 miles
    Test number
    366098820938
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  11. Fail115,867 miles (+4,557)17 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,867 miles
    Test number
    268611344382
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking regulator valve (7.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker turret (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker turret (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  12. Pass111,310 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,310 miles
    Test number
    827419084227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  13. Fail111,310 miles (+2,884)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,310 miles
    Test number
    257147384247
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  14. Pass108,426 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    108,426 miles
    Test number
    637990673237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  15. Fail108,426 miles (+6,631)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,426 miles
    Test number
    826750673260
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  16. Pass101,795 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    101,795 miles
    Test number
    329194082466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,781 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,781 miles
    Test number
    697104981241
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSteering damper bush has play
  18. Pass97,781 miles (+7,257)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    97,781 miles
    Test number
    977464881251
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSteering damper bush has play
  19. Fail90,524 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,524 miles
    Test number
    402305980249
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
  20. Pass90,524 miles (+7,879)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    90,524 miles
    Test number
    631625280278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,645 miles
    Test number
    444379179264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,645 miles (+10,803)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,645 miles
    Test number
    664629879298
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  23. Pass71,842 miles (+9,484)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,842 miles
    Test number
    163787268202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,358 miles (+9,070)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,358 miles
    Test number
    231214787283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    594677776264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X52 ATC

Does X52 ATC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X52 ATC expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X52 ATC?
The MOT on X52 ATC expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X52 ATC done?
X52 ATC was recorded at 138,961 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 4,924 miles a year.
Has X52 ATC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X52 ATC has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X52 ATC 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 X52 ATC find?
X52 ATC passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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