Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,495 cc

82 LUGMOT history

82 LUG is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 107,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

82 LUG 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 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
107,764 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,352 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for 82 LUG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
82 LUG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

82 LUG was last recorded at 107,764 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,757 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
7,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,764 miles
  • 2025 – 106,048 miles
  • 2024 – 102,478 miles
  • 2023 – 98,869 miles
  • 2022 – 95,638 miles
  • 2021 – 86,001 miles
  • 2020 – 82,170 miles
  • 2019 – 67,946 miles
  • 2017 – 50,473 miles
  • 2016 – 36,566 miles
  • 2015 – 27,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,764 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryDampness at power steering reservoirRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySlight leak at steering boxRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,764 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    107,764 miles
    Test number
    756426112297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDampness at power steering reservoir
    • AdvisorySlight leak at steering box

  2. Fail107,757 miles (+1,709)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,757 miles
    Test number
    436548135139
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDampness at power steering reservoir
    • AdvisorySlight leak at steering box

  3. Pass106,048 miles (+3,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    106,048 miles
    Test number
    917594617490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass102,478 miles (+3,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    102,478 miles
    Test number
    957259130702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass98,869 miles (+3,231)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,869 miles
    Test number
    250425474856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryDampness at fuel tank

  6. Pass95,638 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,638 miles
    Test number
    764275830576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail95,638 miles (+9,637)1 dangerous1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,638 miles
    Test number
    471650237564
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,001 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,001 miles
    Test number
    190030987577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,000 miles (+3,830)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,000 miles
    Test number
    322966672335
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass82,170 miles (+551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,170 miles
    Test number
    279432645462
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail81,619 miles (+13,673)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,619 miles
    Test number
    228088226741
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass67,946 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,946 miles
    Test number
    997439255108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,766 miles (+17,293)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,766 miles
    Test number
    240368885219
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass50,473 miles (+70)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,473 miles
    Test number
    550294247413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBonnet hinge loose

  15. Fail50,403 miles (+13,837)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,403 miles
    Test number
    553019582178
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBonnet hinge loose

  16. Pass36,566 miles (+9,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,566 miles
    Test number
    224224330976
    • AdvisoryLeak from front diff seal

  17. Pass27,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,189 miles
    Test number
    718350915256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,189 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,189 miles
    Test number
    156459205203
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about 82 LUG

What vehicle is registration 82 LUG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 82 LUG on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jul 2012. 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 82 LUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 82 LUG is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 82 LUG?
The MOT on 82 LUG is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 82 LUG done?
82 LUG was recorded at 107,764 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 7,352 miles a year.
Has 82 LUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 82 LUG has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 82 LUG 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 82 LUG find?
82 LUG passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all 82L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.