LAND ROVER DEFENDER WF52FWK has 35 MOTs

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This 2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 14 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 163,082 miles 1 week ago on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 09:02.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Friday 23rd April 2027.

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

WF52FWK MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD APRIL 2027163,082 MI
PASSED24TH APRIL 202523RD APRIL 2026162,492 MI
FAILED17TH APRIL 2025162,492 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Brake Pipe At Imminent Risk Of Failure Or Fracture (1.1.11 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
PASSED21ST MARCH 202412TH APRIL 2025160,340 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Box Worn, But Not Excessively Slight Free Play In Steering Box (2.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MINOR - Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Both Front Track Rod End Gators Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED19TH MARCH 2024160,332 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Box Worn, But Not Excessively Slight Free Play In Steering Box (2.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. MINOR - Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Both Front Track Rod End Gators Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED3RD APRIL 202312TH APRIL 2024158,470 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH APRIL 202212TH APRIL 2023156,167 MI
FAILED13TH APRIL 2022156,167 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Jets Misaligned And Not Providing Sufficient Fluid To The Windscreen (3.5 (a))
PASSED17TH MAY 202116TH MAY 2022153,437 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion On All Brake Discs
FAILED17TH MAY 2021153,437 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Insecure (0.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Switch Missing (4.5.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion On All Brake Discs
PASSED3RD JULY 201923RD JANUARY 2021152,242 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective System Still Secure (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED26TH JUNE 2019152,241 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective System Still Secure (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  6. DANGEROUS - Brake Servo Inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH JULY 201823RD JULY 2019149,172 MI
FAILED24TH JULY 2018149,172 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST AUGUST 201727TH AUGUST 2018144,971 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1a)
PASSED29TH JULY 201627TH AUGUST 2017139,281 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Discs In Poor Condition.
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Seal Steering Box Area. (2.3.3b)
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Noise From Steering Box On Lock To Lock Test
FAILED29TH JULY 2016139,281 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Discs In Poor Condition.
  4. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Seal Steering Box Area. (2.3.3b)
  5. ADVISORY - Slight Noise From Steering Box On Lock To Lock Test
PASSED3RD AUGUST 201527TH AUGUST 2016132,651 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED3RD AUGUST 2015132,651 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED5TH AUGUST 201427TH AUGUST 2015127,035 MI
FAILED5TH AUGUST 2014127,035 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Switch Missing (1.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED28TH AUGUST 201327TH AUGUST 2014119,257 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Suspension 'a' Frame Ball Joint Has Slight Play
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 20126TH JANUARY 2014114,516 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  7. USER ENTERED - Off Side Front Swivel Seal Slight Leak
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 2012114,513 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Detached (2.7.2b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  10. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  13. USER ENTERED - Off Side Front Swivel Seal Slight Leak
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 20116TH JANUARY 2013109,497 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED13TH DECEMBER 2011109,497 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Illuminating The Registration Plate (1.1.c.1e)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  9. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  10. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED7TH JANUARY 20116TH JANUARY 2012103,463 MI
PASSED7TH JANUARY 20106TH JANUARY 201189,571 MI
FAILED4TH JANUARY 201089,560 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED7TH JANUARY 20096TH JANUARY 201073,698 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED31ST DECEMBER 200762,939 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED31ST DECEMBER 20071ST JANUARY 200962,939 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED27TH DECEMBER 200649,935 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not In Good Working Order Adversely Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED27TH DECEMBER 20061ST JANUARY 200849,935 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED28TH DECEMBER 20051ST JANUARY 200736,165 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WF52FWK Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 60% | MOT Failure Rate: 40%

WF52FWK MOT Comments

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WF52FWK Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 163,082 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,091 miles

WF52FWK FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration WF52FWK was manufactured on Wednesday 1st January 2003 so it is currently 23 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 163,082 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 7,091 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 35 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 14 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WF52FWK has a 60% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 57 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 6 Major, 3 Dangerous and 17 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 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does WF52FWK have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 30th April 2026 WF52FWK does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WF52FWK Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 30th April 2026 WF52FWK does have Tax. Read more

When does WF52FWK Tax expire?

The current Tax for WF52FWK will expire in 1 year 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 WF52FWK MOT expire?

The current MOT for WF52FWK will expire in 12 months on Friday 23rd April 2027. Read more

When did WF52FWK have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WF52FWK was on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 09:02. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WF52FWK Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 35 MOTs on record for WF52FWK 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 WF52FWK Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 35 MOTs on record for WF52FWK we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 60% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WF52FWK?

WF52FWK is registered as a 2003 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has WF52FWK done?

The odometer reading for WF52FWK at the last MOT in April 2026 was 163,082 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 7,091 miles per year. Read more

How old is WF52FWK?

The vehicle WF52FWK was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 1st January 2003. Read more

What colour is WF52FWK?

The official colour of WF52FWK is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does WF52FWK have?

WF52FWK has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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