Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc
A12 GLTMOT history
A12 GLT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,317 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 92,317 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,538 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A12 GLT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 17 Jul 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A12 GLT was last recorded at 92,317 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 1,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Sept 2014: 60,138 miles, lower than 71,692 miles on 19 Jun 2014.
- 22 Oct 2018: 76,489 miles, lower than 743,139 miles on 10 Nov 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 90,893 miles · 29 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,424 miles
- Average per year
- 4,538 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,317 miles
- 2025 – 90,893 miles
- 2024 – 88,965 miles
- 2023 – 88,956 miles
- 2022 – 87,220 miles
- 2020 – 83,275 miles
- 2019 – 79,436 miles
- 2018 – 76,489 miles
- 2017 – 743,139 miles
- 2016 – 70,350 miles
- 2015 – 65,139 miles
- 2014 – 60,138 miles
- 2013 – 52,829 miles
- 2012 – 46,140 miles
- 2011 – 37,002 miles
- 2010 – 26,290 miles
- 2009 – 16,384 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,317 miles
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil seepage from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,317 miles (+1,424)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 92,317 miles
- Test number
- 155806196786
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil seepage from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass90,893 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 90,893 miles
- Test number
- 754685470413
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail90,891 miles (+1,926)2 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,891 miles
- Test number
- 868163045137
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass88,965 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 88,965 miles
- Test number
- 646191186585
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail88,956 miles (+1,736)8 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,956 miles
- Test number
- 745169854724
- MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front hockey stick arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension rubber bump stops missing at time of test
Pass87,220 miles (+3,945)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 87,220 miles
- Test number
- 932946514409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,275 miles (+3,839)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 83,275 miles
- Test number
- 766742712949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,436 miles (+2,947)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 79,436 miles
- Test number
- 992009107313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 76,489 miles
- Test number
- 989914101299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,489 miles (-666,650)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,489 miles
- Test number
- 286893114684
- DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear 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 Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass743,139 miles (+672,789)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 743,139 miles
- Test number
- 506537155760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,350 miles (+5,211)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 70,350 miles
- Test number
- 372140127285
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRears
Pass65,139 miles (+5,001)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 65,139 miles
- Test number
- 712985628174
- AdvisoryAll x4 tyres perishing cracking
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Ns and os (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySome areas of corrosion on under side
Pass60,138 miles (-11,554)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 60,138 miles
- Test number
- 966387444281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,692 miles (+18,863)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 71,692 miles
- Test number
- 825940074175
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass52,829 miles (+6,689)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 52,829 miles
- Test number
- 238137993492
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass46,140 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 46,140 miles
- Test number
- 925035792103
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail46,140 miles (+9,138)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,140 miles
- Test number
- 555874092128
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail37,002 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,002 miles
- Test number
- 758735591150
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass37,002 miles (+10,712)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 37,002 miles
- Test number
- 915475291188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,290 miles (+9,906)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 26,290 miles
- Test number
- 433531580143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,384 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 16,384 miles
- Test number
- 590745499141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A12 GLT
- Does A12 GLT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 GLT is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A12 GLT?
- The MOT on A12 GLT is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A12 GLT done?
- A12 GLT was recorded at 92,317 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 4,538 miles a year.
- Has A12 GLT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A12 GLT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on A12 GLT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on A12 GLT find?
- A12 GLT passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 9 advisories: front coil spring corroded; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 6 more.
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