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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X52 GRVMOT history

X52 GRV is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 155,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2023.

X52 GRV grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2024
Mileage
155,444 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2023
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X52 GRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X52 GRV was last recorded at 155,444 miles on 17 Jul 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jul 2017: 32,254 miles, lower than 128,457 miles on 11 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,439 miles · 12 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,444 miles
  • 2022 – 152,155 miles
  • 2021 – 147,246 miles
  • 2020 – 143,596 miles
  • 2019 – 140,350 miles
  • 2018 – 135,655 miles
  • 2017 – 32,265 miles
  • 2016 – 128,457 miles
  • 2015 – 123,959 miles
  • 2014 – 122,552 miles
  • 2013 – 112,983 miles
  • 2012 – 110,313 miles
  • 2011 – 107,371 miles
  • 2010 – 104,973 miles
  • 2009 – 95,147 miles
  • 2008 – 82,142 miles
  • 2007 – 72,365 miles
  • 2006 – 62,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,444 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,444 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    155,444 miles
    Test number
    257818832716
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail155,439 miles (+3,284)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,439 miles
    Test number
    406414938935
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass152,155 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    152,155 miles
    Test number
    956060903811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail152,152 miles (+4,906)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,152 miles
    Test number
    153453098738
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) pitman shaft (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    147,246 miles
    Test number
    769227494323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail147,244 miles (+3,648)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,244 miles
    Test number
    930197594485
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass143,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    143,596 miles
    Test number
    346104740128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail143,596 miles (+3,246)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,596 miles
    Test number
    688284850182
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass140,350 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,350 miles
    Test number
    389771970401
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail140,350 miles (+4,695)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,350 miles
    Test number
    723085999712
    • MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass135,655 miles (+103,390)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    135,655 miles
    Test number
    331983106545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,265 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,265 miles
    Test number
    992626774994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail32,254 miles (-96,203)1 dangerous10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,254 miles
    Test number
    910955780734
    • DangerousDrag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chasis (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chasis (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass128,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,457 miles
    Test number
    884955261486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail128,457 miles (+4,498)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,457 miles
    Test number
    329909108081
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre chasis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass123,959 miles (+1,407)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    123,959 miles
    Test number
    945077795177
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass122,552 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    122,552 miles
    Test number
    487074394242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail122,552 miles (+9,569)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,552 miles
    Test number
    308083194266
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front spotlight not working

  19. Pass112,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    112,983 miles
    Test number
    226633543288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail112,983 miles (+2,670)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,983 miles
    Test number
    368173943239
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass110,313 miles (+2,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    110,313 miles
    Test number
    636514002357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail107,371 miles1 repaired10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,371 miles
    Test number
    499253821326
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront discs poor

  23. Pass107,371 miles (+2,398)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    107,371 miles
    Test number
    958233021300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront discs poor

  24. Pass104,973 miles (+9,826)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    104,973 miles
    Test number
    333807280253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,147 miles (+13,005)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,147 miles
    Test number
    312029389254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass82,142 miles (+9,777)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,142 miles
    Test number
    843849068279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,365 miles (+10,334)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    72,365 miles
    Test number
    972711287295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,031 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,031 miles
    Test number
    481009586227
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Fail62,031 miles (+329)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,031 miles
    Test number
    883029286251
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Pass61,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,702 miles
    Test number
    831410786132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail61,702 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,702 miles
    Test number
    143708076190
    • FailureHorn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • NoteWiperblades starting to split

Questions about X52 GRV

Does X52 GRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X52 GRV expired on 16 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X52 GRV?
The MOT on X52 GRV expired on 16 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X52 GRV done?
X52 GRV was recorded at 155,444 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2023, an average of 5,497 miles a year.
Has X52 GRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X52 GRV has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on X52 GRV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X52 GRV find?
X52 GRV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2023 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front floor corroded, and 1 more.

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