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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

124 APMOT history

124 AP is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 234,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

124 AP grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
234,752 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
124 AP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

124 AP was last recorded at 234,752 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 11,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2024: 223,460 miles, lower than 227,575 miles on 4 Sept 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
223,460 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,292 miles
Average per year
11,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 234,752 miles
  • 2024 – 223,460 miles
  • 2023 – 227,575 miles
  • 2022 – 217,216 miles
  • 2021 – 210,280 miles
  • 2020 – 202,863 miles
  • 2019 – 188,706 miles
  • 2018 – 175,106 miles
  • 2017 – 157,447 miles
  • 2015 – 120,027 miles
  • 2014 – 101,039 miles
  • 2013 – 94,213 miles
  • 2012 – 82,289 miles
  • 2011 – 68,795 miles
  • 2010 – 56,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,752 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES - TO FLEXYS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,752 miles (+11,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    234,752 miles
    Test number
    817129778709
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass223,460 miles (-4,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    223,460 miles
    Test number
    632496387712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass227,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    227,575 miles
    Test number
    818837586105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES - TO FLEXYS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail227,575 miles (+10,359)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,575 miles
    Test number
    118381519131
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward one (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES - TO FLEXYS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass217,216 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    217,216 miles
    Test number
    669402885480
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail217,216 miles (+6,936)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,216 miles
    Test number
    809729298303
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass210,280 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    210,280 miles
    Test number
    300054041670
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail210,277 miles (+7,414)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,277 miles
    Test number
    246366462012
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass202,863 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    202,863 miles
    Test number
    509622480372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySwivel joints leaking oil

  10. Fail202,861 miles (+14,155)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,861 miles
    Test number
    717120727228
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySwivel joints leaking oil

  11. Pass188,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    188,706 miles
    Test number
    956631318387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail188,706 miles (+13,600)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,706 miles
    Test number
    225229768647
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass175,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    175,106 miles
    Test number
    198761559126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  14. Fail175,106 miles (+17,659)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,106 miles
    Test number
    848904034314
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  15. Pass157,447 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    157,447 miles
    Test number
    947305589806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail157,429 miles (+37,402)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,429 miles
    Test number
    652500584742
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play and seal leaking grease (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play and seal slightly leaking grease (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass120,027 miles (+18,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    120,027 miles
    Test number
    581910280480
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  18. Pass101,039 miles (+6,826)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,039 miles
    Test number
    466059214298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,213 miles (+11,924)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,213 miles
    Test number
    687442453331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,289 miles (+13,494)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    82,289 miles
    Test number
    459175152452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass68,795 miles (+12,633)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,795 miles
    Test number
    506030151346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,162 miles
    Test number
    173477350317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 124 AP

What vehicle is registration 124 AP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 124 AP on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Jan 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 124 AP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 124 AP is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 124 AP?
The MOT on 124 AP is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 124 AP done?
124 AP was recorded at 234,752 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 11,975 miles a year.
Has 124 AP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 124 AP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 124 AP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 124 AP find?
124 AP passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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