LAND ROVER DEFENDER MT52VGV has 32 MOTs

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This 2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 326,961 miles 6 months ago on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 13:04.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Friday 13th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

MT52VGV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 2026326,961 MI
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 202413TH NOVEMBER 2025326,394 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Rear And Central Body Mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 2024326,394 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Rear And Central Body Mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 202313TH NOVEMBER 2024316,957 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear And Central Body Mountings Corroded
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2023316,957 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear And Central Body Mountings Corroded
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 202220TH DECEMBER 2023310,622 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Central Body Mounting Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Central Body Mounting Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Front Steering Damper Has Slight Oil Leak
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 2022310,621 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Central Body Mounting Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Central Body Mounting Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Front Steering Damper Has Slight Oil Leak
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 202120TH DECEMBER 2022297,003 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Floor Next To Seat Belt Mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Bumper Corroded
FAILED8TH NOVEMBER 2021296,921 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Valve Stem Seriously Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Cross Member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  10. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  11. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Floor Next To Seat Belt Mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Front Bumper Corroded
  15. ADVISORY - Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20202ND DECEMBER 2021282,670 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 2020282,667 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Incorrectly Mounted (1.1.13 (c))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Incorrectly Mounted (1.1.13 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Missing (7.1.2 (a))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 20192ND DECEMBER 2020272,811 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 20182ND DECEMBER 2019265,073 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Main Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 20172ND DECEMBER 2018257,041 MI
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 20162ND DECEMBER 2017245,273 MI
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 20152ND DECEMBER 2016228,155 MI
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20142ND DECEMBER 2015209,229 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
FAILED3RD DECEMBER 2014209,226 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Centre Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 201329TH NOVEMBER 2014191,475 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 201229TH NOVEMBER 2013173,401 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED19TH DECEMBER 2011153,974 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Number Plate Damaged
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside & Offside Front & Offside Rear Seat Belts Damaged
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 201130TH DECEMBER 2012153,974 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Number Plate Damaged
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside & Offside Front & Offside Rear Seat Belts Damaged
FAILED16TH DECEMBER 2010132,641 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Damage O/s/f Seat Belt
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Steering Arm Slight Play In Both Ball Joints
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 201030TH DECEMBER 2011132,641 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Damage O/s/f Seat Belt
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Steering Arm Slight Play In Both Ball Joints
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 200930TH DECEMBER 2010108,752 MI
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 2009108,425 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Passenger Door Does Not Latch Securely Closed (6.2.b.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Door Will Not Open From The Outside Or Inside
FAILED9TH DECEMBER 200888,695 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 200830TH DECEMBER 200988,695 MI
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 200730TH DECEMBER 200874,541 MI
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 200630TH DECEMBER 200761,160 MI
FAILED19TH DECEMBER 200661,160 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 200530TH DECEMBER 200649,796 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

MT52VGV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 66% | MOT Failure Rate: 34%

MT52VGV MOT Comments

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MT52VGV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 326,961 miles | Average yearly mileage: 14,216 miles

MT52VGV FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration MT52VGV was manufactured on Monday 30th December 2002 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 326,961 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 14,216 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means MT52VGV has a 66% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 59 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 16 Minor, 9 Major, 8 Dangerous and 4 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 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does MT52VGV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 MT52VGV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is MT52VGV Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 MT52VGV does have Tax. Read more

When does MT52VGV Tax expire?

The current Tax for MT52VGV will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 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 MT52VGV MOT expire?

The current MOT for MT52VGV will expire in 7 months on Friday 13th November 2026. Read more

When did MT52VGV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for MT52VGV was on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 13:04. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has MT52VGV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for MT52VGV 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 MT52VGV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for MT52VGV we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 66% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is MT52VGV?

MT52VGV is registered as a 2002 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has MT52VGV done?

The odometer reading for MT52VGV at the last MOT in November 2025 was 326,961 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 14,216 miles per year. Read more

How old is MT52VGV?

The vehicle MT52VGV was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 30th December 2002. Read more

What colour is MT52VGV?

The official colour of MT52VGV is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does MT52VGV have?

MT52VGV has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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