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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

12 MCCMOT history

12 MCC is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 110,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

12 MCC black 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 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,739 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
12 MCC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

12 MCC was last recorded at 110,739 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 2,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,702 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,037 miles
Average per year
4,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,739 miles
  • 2024 – 108,702 miles
  • 2023 – 106,381 miles
  • 2022 – 103,601 miles
  • 2021 – 100,406 miles
  • 2020 – 99,795 miles
  • 2019 – 96,202 miles
  • 2018 – 92,688 miles
  • 2017 – 92,299 miles
  • 2016 – 86,077 miles
  • 2015 – 80,476 miles
  • 2014 – 78,247 miles
  • 2013 – 73,463 miles
  • 2012 – 60,284 miles
  • 2011 – 59,070 miles
  • 2010 – 57,840 miles
  • 2009 – 54,686 miles
  • 2008 – 41,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,739 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,739 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,739 miles
    Test number
    858098301437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,702 miles (+2,321)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,702 miles
    Test number
    802434132807
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass106,381 miles (+2,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,381 miles
    Test number
    113398354171
    • AdvisoryInner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,601 miles (+3,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,601 miles
    Test number
    510886251451
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass100,406 miles (+611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,406 miles
    Test number
    121707718567
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel joints leaking

  6. Pass99,795 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,795 miles
    Test number
    790853803045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail99,795 miles (+3,593)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,795 miles
    Test number
    135667848927
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass96,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,202 miles
    Test number
    682426235479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,202 miles (+3,514)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,202 miles
    Test number
    501305393175
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

  10. Pass92,688 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,688 miles
    Test number
    138803229828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,299 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,299 miles
    Test number
    578593354207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,291 miles (+6,214)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,291 miles
    Test number
    605990332427
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt sway arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • Advisory4 wheel drive light on
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres heavily perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryTraction control light on

  13. Pass86,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,077 miles
    Test number
    614513702351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail86,077 miles (+5,601)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,077 miles
    Test number
    358659188511
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass80,476 miles (+2,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,476 miles
    Test number
    248342187878
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from nearside front hub seal

  16. Pass78,247 miles (+4,784)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,247 miles
    Test number
    485737574277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,463 miles
    Test number
    306115973436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,463 miles (+13,179)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,463 miles
    Test number
    926015473283
    • FailureRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  19. Fail60,284 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,284 miles
    Test number
    766985832264
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  20. Pass60,284 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,284 miles
    Test number
    958755032271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,070 miles (+1,230)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,070 miles
    Test number
    587565881283
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake dics corroded

  22. Pass57,840 miles (+3,154)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,840 miles
    Test number
    203791800372
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBonnet safety catch missing

  23. Pass54,686 miles (+12,839)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,686 miles
    Test number
    754029089297
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBonnet safety catch not working

  24. Pass41,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,847 miles
    Test number
    383141588474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 12 MCC

What vehicle is registration 12 MCC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 12 MCC on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 2005. 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 12 MCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 12 MCC is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 12 MCC?
The MOT on 12 MCC is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 12 MCC done?
12 MCC was recorded at 110,739 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 4,041 miles a year.
Has 12 MCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 12 MCC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on 12 MCC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 12 MCC find?
12 MCC passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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