Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc
83 ABMOT history
83 AB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,876 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 109,876 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,911 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 83 AB
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 24 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
83 AB was last recorded at 109,876 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 3,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,886 miles · 27 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,990 miles
- Average per year
- 5,911 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,876 miles
- 2025 – 105,886 miles
- 2024 – 104,485 miles
- 2023 – 103,554 miles
- 2022 – 102,369 miles
- 2020 – 97,749 miles
- 2019 – 94,471 miles
- 2018 – 88,812 miles
- 2017 – 78,042 miles
- 2016 – 64,295 miles
- 2015 – 49,937 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,876 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 15 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,876 miles (+3,990)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 109,876 miles
- Test number
- 449213557453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,886 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 105,886 miles
- Test number
- 820845098871
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail105,871 miles (+1,386)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,871 miles
- Test number
- 698817813847
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working Tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,485 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 104,485 miles
- Test number
- 808144403060
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryThin brake pad retaining clips fitted on the front
Fail104,484 miles (+930)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,484 miles
- Test number
- 849850453778
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged On the calliper knocking up against the shock on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass103,554 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 103,554 miles
- Test number
- 717819110409
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail103,554 miles (+1,185)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,554 miles
- Test number
- 128758042742
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass102,369 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 102,369 miles
- Test number
- 437425229831
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged Multiple cuts in all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail102,369 miles (+4,620)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,369 miles
- Test number
- 105633700012
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged Multiple cuts in all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass97,749 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 97,749 miles
- Test number
- 546979591838
- AdvisoryCracks and chips in windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail97,747 miles (+3,276)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,747 miles
- Test number
- 192590650258
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass94,471 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 94,471 miles
- Test number
- 196937457155
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER BOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail94,468 miles (+5,655)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,468 miles
- Test number
- 607777040141
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER BOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,813 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 88,813 miles
- Test number
- 967701002305
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail88,812 miles (+10,770)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,812 miles
- Test number
- 440254129588
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass78,042 miles (+13,747)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 78,042 miles
- Test number
- 483052213857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,295 miles (+14,358)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 64,295 miles
- Test number
- 387653434298
- AdvisoryWindscreen stone chip
Pass49,937 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 49,937 miles
- Test number
- 565319571918
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Questions about 83 AB
- What vehicle is registration 83 AB currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 83 AB on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Dec 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 83 AB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 83 AB is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 83 AB?
- The MOT on 83 AB is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 83 AB done?
- 83 AB was recorded at 109,876 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 5,911 miles a year.
- Has 83 AB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 83 AB has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on 83 AB 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 83 AB find?
- 83 AB passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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