The road tax status for DS52 BYV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for DS52 BYV?

The MOT for DS52 BYV is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of DS52 BYV?

The recorded mileage for DS52 BYV is 80,856 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is DS52 BYV ULEZ compliant?

No, DS52 BYV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2002 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DS52 BYV

DS52 BYV

2002 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2002. Recorded mileage 80,856 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2026.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2002 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 80,856 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 80,856 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2002
Engine: 2495cc

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DS52 BYV Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
80,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring steering items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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DS52 BYV Mileage History

06/10/202263,346 mi
03/10/202367,546 mi+4,200 mi
08/10/202473,943 mi+6,397 mi
08/10/202473,945 mi+2 mi
14/10/202580,856 mi+6,911 mi

Average of roughly 5,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DS52 BYV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 23:16

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Defender (DS52 BYV) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.

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