LAND ROVER DEFENDER GK52AVJ has 28 MOTs

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This 2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 148,673 miles 2 months ago on Monday 30th March 2026 at 15:41.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Monday 29th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

GK52AVJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH MARCH 2027148,673 MI
PASSED28TH MARCH 202527TH MARCH 2026140,358 MI
PASSED27TH MARCH 202426TH MARCH 2025
PASSED16TH MARCH 202315TH MARCH 2024125,543 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Washer Jet Poor But Working.
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front King Pin Has Slight Weep Of Oil.
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Cab Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Lever Adjusted To Max.
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20213RD NOVEMBER 2022124,182 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Underbody Undersealed
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 20203RD NOVEMBER 2021124,161 MI
FAILED27TH OCTOBER 2020124,137 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 20193RD NOVEMBER 2020122,958 MI
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 20183RD NOVEMBER 2019121,809 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20173RD NOVEMBER 2018120,353 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Unable To Fully Inspect Brake Pipes Due To Under Seal
FAILED3RD NOVEMBER 2017120,353 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Not Correctly Located (2.4.c.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Unable To Fully Inspect Brake Pipes Due To Under Seal
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20163RD NOVEMBER 2017118,416 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Oil Leak From Diff
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 2016118,392 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush Top Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Oil Leak From Diff
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 20153RD NOVEMBER 2016116,165 MI
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20143RD NOVEMBER 2015114,074 MI
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 20131ST NOVEMBER 2014111,904 MI
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 2013111,904 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Slightly Discoloured (1.1.a.3e)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20121ST NOVEMBER 2013108,637 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. USER ENTERED - Near Side Front And Off Side Front Seat Belt Webbing Mouldy At Reel End.
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 2012108,637 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Emits Other Than A Steady Red Light (1.2.1e)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Emits Other Than A Steady Red Light (1.2.1e)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  7. FAIL - Steering System Excessively Rough (2.2.d.1)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Front Steering System Has A Road Wheel Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle (2.2.d.2a)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Front Passenger's Seat Insecure (6.2.a.1)
  10. FAIL - Nearside Front Steering Lock Stop Incorrectly Adjusted (2.2.d.2c)
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  13. USER ENTERED - Near Side Front And Off Side Front Seat Belt Webbing Mouldy At Reel End.
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20116TH DECEMBER 2012103,301 MI
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20106TH DECEMBER 201197,463 MI
FAILED7TH DECEMBER 201097,463 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Emits Other Than A Steady Red Light (1.2.1e)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Emits Other Than A Steady Red Light (1.2.1e)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Incorrect Colour (1.1.a.3e)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Incorrect Colour (1.1.a.3e)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  7. PRS - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  8. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20083RD DECEMBER 200983,209 MI
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 200771,405 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. PRS - Offside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  4. PRS - Nearside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 200729TH NOVEMBER 200871,405 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED9TH JANUARY 20078TH JANUARY 200856,036 MI
FAILED9TH JANUARY 200756,037 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Emits A Light Other Than Red (1.3.2e)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 200528TH NOVEMBER 200641,958 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GK52AVJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

GK52AVJ MOT Comments

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GK52AVJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 148,673 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,195 miles

GK52AVJ FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration GK52AVJ was manufactured on Thursday 28th November 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 148,673 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 6,195 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GK52AVJ has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 24 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 23 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 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does GK52AVJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 26th May 2026 GK52AVJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GK52AVJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 26th May 2026 GK52AVJ does have Tax. Read more

When does GK52AVJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for GK52AVJ will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 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 GK52AVJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for GK52AVJ will expire in 10 months on Monday 29th March 2027. Read more

When did GK52AVJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GK52AVJ was on Monday 30th March 2026 at 15:41. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GK52AVJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for GK52AVJ 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 GK52AVJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for GK52AVJ we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GK52AVJ?

GK52AVJ is registered as a 2002 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has GK52AVJ done?

The odometer reading for GK52AVJ at the last MOT in March 2026 was 148,673 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 6,195 miles per year. Read more

How old is GK52AVJ?

The vehicle GK52AVJ was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 28th November 2002. Read more

What colour is GK52AVJ?

The official colour of GK52AVJ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GK52AVJ have?

GK52AVJ has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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