LAND ROVER DEFENDER AO52WNC has 36 MOTs

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This 2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 15 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 238,064 miles 5 months ago on Friday 19th December 2025 at 14:34.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Monday 4th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

AO52WNC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH JANUARY 2027238,064 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED19TH DECEMBER 2025238,064 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED24TH DECEMBER 20244TH JANUARY 2026232,779 MI
FAILED19TH DECEMBER 2024232,769 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - All Direction Indicators Not Working On The Nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20244TH JANUARY 2025227,888 MI
FAILED3RD JANUARY 2024228,783 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Intermediate Drop Arm Deformed Rubber Boot On Drop Arm Joint Split (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Fuel System Component Leaking Fuel Dripping From Engine Block @ Offside (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20234TH JANUARY 2024223,250 MI
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 202113TH DECEMBER 2022218,580 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Front Sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED13TH DECEMBER 2021218,573 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Reversing Lamp Inoperative
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Front Sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20208TH DECEMBER 2021213,193 MI
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 2020213,186 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Insecure Incorrectly Seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2020213,128 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Towbar Is So Weakened By Corrosion Within 30cm Of A Towbar Mounting, The Towbar Is Likely To Become Detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested Excessive Black Smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
PASSED15TH MAY 201913TH NOVEMBER 2020199,198 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Towbar Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Rear Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Upper Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Upper Bush (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED13TH MAY 2019199,189 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Tie Bar Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Tie Bar Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Towbar Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Rear Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Upper Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Upper Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED25TH APRIL 201811TH MAY 2019186,588 MI
FAILED23RD APRIL 2018186,577 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Bushes (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Bushes (2.4.g.2)
PASSED26TH APRIL 201711TH MAY 2018175,181 MI
FAILED25TH APRIL 2017175,173 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Bonding Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement X 2 (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Bonding Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement X 2 (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush Lower Bush (2.7.4)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush Lower Bush (2.7.4)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush Upper Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED27TH APRIL 201611TH MAY 2017164,618 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
FAILED20TH APRIL 2016164,612 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Disc Contaminated By Oil (3.5.1h)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Disc Contaminated By Oil (3.5.1h)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leaks From Around Engine
PASSED12TH MAY 201511TH MAY 2016152,279 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
FAILED29TH APRIL 2015152,230 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Missing (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Axle King Pin Has Excessive Play In Pin And/or Bush Adversely Affecting The Steering (2.5.a.3a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Axle King Pin Has Excessive Play In Pin And/or Bush Adversely Affecting The Steering (2.5.a.3a)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED30TH APRIL 201429TH APRIL 2015143,534 MI
PASSED25TH MARCH 201324TH MARCH 2014132,132 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED23RD MARCH 201222ND MARCH 2013122,270 MI
PASSED22ND MARCH 201121ST MARCH 2012111,612 MI
PASSED18TH MAY 201028TH MAY 2011109,071 MI
FAILED11TH MAY 2010109,053 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
PASSED29TH MAY 200928TH MAY 2010105,425 MI
FAILED21ST MAY 2009105,421 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Torque/reaction Arm Has A Deteriorated Rubber Bush Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Torque/reaction Arm Has A Deteriorated Rubber Bush Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  6. FAIL - Brake Performance Not Tested (3.7.a.1)
  7. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Flat
PASSED20TH MARCH 200919TH MARCH 2010101,772 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Torque/reaction Arm Has A Slightly Deteriorated Rubber Bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Torque/reaction Arm Has A Slightly Deteriorated Rubber Bush (2.4.g.2)
FAILED19TH MARCH 2009101,759 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Power Steering Component(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Torque/reaction Arm Has A Slightly Deteriorated Rubber Bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Torque/reaction Arm Has A Slightly Deteriorated Rubber Bush (2.4.g.2)
FAILED16TH JANUARY 2008100,001 MI
 
  1. PRS - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED16TH JANUARY 200830TH JANUARY 2009100,001 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED26TH JANUARY 200730TH JANUARY 200879,229 MI
PASSED26TH JANUARY 200630TH JANUARY 200758,415 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AO52WNC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 58% | MOT Failure Rate: 42%

AO52WNC MOT Comments

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AO52WNC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 238,064 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,821 miles

AO52WNC FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration AO52WNC was manufactured on Thursday 30th January 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 238,064 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 10,821 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 36 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 15 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AO52WNC has a 58% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 32 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 21 Major, 4 Dangerous and 25 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does AO52WNC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 17th May 2026 AO52WNC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AO52WNC Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 17th May 2026 AO52WNC does have Tax. Read more

When does AO52WNC Tax expire?

The current Tax for AO52WNC will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AO52WNC MOT expire?

The current MOT for AO52WNC will expire in 8 months on Monday 4th January 2027. Read more

When did AO52WNC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AO52WNC was on Friday 19th December 2025 at 14:34. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AO52WNC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 36 MOTs on record for AO52WNC we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AO52WNC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 36 MOTs on record for AO52WNC we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 58% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AO52WNC?

AO52WNC is registered as a 2003 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has AO52WNC done?

The odometer reading for AO52WNC at the last MOT in December 2025 was 238,064 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,821 miles per year. Read more

How old is AO52WNC?

The vehicle AO52WNC was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 30th January 2003. Read more

What colour is AO52WNC?

The official colour of AO52WNC is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does AO52WNC have?

AO52WNC has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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