LAND ROVER DEFENDER AY52LWE has 26 MOTs

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This 2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 81,390 miles 1 month ago on Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 10:15.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 16th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

AY52LWE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH MARCH 202781,390 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED17TH MARCH 202516TH MARCH 202679,597 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material On Axle (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Indicator Tell-Tale Inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 202417TH FEBRUARY 202578,749 MI
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 202317TH FEBRUARY 202478,131 MI
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 202217TH FEBRUARY 202378,321 MI
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 202278,321 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 202117TH FEBRUARY 202277,765 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Indicator Tell-Tale Inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside And Offside Front Wheels Are Tight To Turn
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 202177,764 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Indicator Tell-Tale Inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Fuel System Component Leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside And Offside Front Wheels Are Tight To Turn
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED26TH JANUARY 202177,705 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Indicator Tell-Tale Missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Rear Seat Belt Buckle Slightly Damaged Front (7.1.2 (d))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Central Front Swivel Joint Has A Slight Oil Leak
  12. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Transfer Box / Handbrake Drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  15. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
PASSED27TH JANUARY 202017TH FEBRUARY 202177,396 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
PASSED21ST JANUARY 201917TH FEBRUARY 202076,584 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201817TH FEBRUARY 201975,764 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Slight Engine Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroding
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201717TH FEBRUARY 201875,248 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Front To Back (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Slightly Corroded
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 201617TH FEBRUARY 201774,518 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Coil Spring Corroded Lower Coils (2.4.c.1b)
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201517TH FEBRUARY 201673,732 MI
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 201417TH FEBRUARY 201573,093 MI
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 201227TH DECEMBER 201372,076 MI
PASSED28TH DECEMBER 201127TH DECEMBER 201271,454 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201131ST JANUARY 201270,925 MI
FAILED31ST JANUARY 201170,918 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED27TH APRIL 201026TH APRIL 201162,596 MI
PASSED5TH MARCH 20094TH MARCH 201046,624 MI
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 200841,941 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 20081ST MARCH 200941,941 MI
PASSED1ST MARCH 200729TH FEBRUARY 2008
FAILED1ST MARCH 2007
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AY52LWE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 77% | MOT Failure Rate: 23%

AY52LWE MOT Comments

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AY52LWE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 81,390 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,391 miles

AY52LWE FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration AY52LWE was manufactured on Friday 27th September 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 81,390 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 3,391 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AY52LWE has a 77% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 50 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 6 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 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 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does AY52LWE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 AY52LWE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AY52LWE Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 AY52LWE does have Tax. Read more

When does AY52LWE Tax expire?

The current Tax for AY52LWE will expire in 3 months on Saturday 1st August 2026. 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 AY52LWE MOT expire?

The current MOT for AY52LWE will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 16th March 2027. Read more

When did AY52LWE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AY52LWE was on Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 10:15. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AY52LWE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for AY52LWE we can see 20 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 AY52LWE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for AY52LWE we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 77% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AY52LWE?

AY52LWE is registered as a 2002 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has AY52LWE done?

The odometer reading for AY52LWE at the last MOT in March 2026 was 81,390 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 3,391 miles per year. Read more

How old is AY52LWE?

The vehicle AY52LWE was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Friday 27th September 2002. Read more

What colour is AY52LWE?

The official colour of AY52LWE is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does AY52LWE have?

AY52LWE has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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