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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

A12 LBXMOT history

A12 LBX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

A12 LBX blue 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 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
132,210 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LBX was last recorded at 132,210 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 4,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,914 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,296 miles
Average per year
4,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,210 miles
  • 2025 – 127,914 miles
  • 2024 – 123,118 miles
  • 2023 – 117,958 miles
  • 2022 – 111,653 miles
  • 2021 – 104,896 miles
  • 2020 – 101,072 miles
  • 2019 – 97,349 miles
  • 2018 – 94,088 miles
  • 2017 – 91,081 miles
  • 2016 – 88,531 miles
  • 2015 – 84,980 miles
  • 2014 – 81,051 miles
  • 2013 – 77,823 miles
  • 2012 – 75,103 miles
  • 2011 – 72,317 miles
  • 2010 – 68,528 miles
  • 2009 – 63,241 miles
  • 2008 – 57,609 miles
  • 2007 – 52,008 miles
  • 2006 – 45,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,210 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded HP pipe. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,210 miles (+4,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    132,210 miles
    Test number
    739073103762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded HP pipe. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass127,914 miles (+4,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,914 miles
    Test number
    197564532118
    • AdvisoryChassis showing surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pressure pipe. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight weep from water pump.

  3. Pass123,118 miles (+5,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,118 miles
    Test number
    307215742159
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber turrets have slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass117,958 miles (+6,305)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,958 miles
    Test number
    263490355335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,653 miles
    Test number
    914213070034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,653 miles (+6,757)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,653 miles
    Test number
    339665136631
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass104,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,896 miles
    Test number
    553580897174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail104,896 miles (+3,824)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,896 miles
    Test number
    906173216735
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumpstop missing.

  9. Pass101,072 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,072 miles
    Test number
    345506652196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,349 miles (+3,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,349 miles
    Test number
    798584707751
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps poor image.
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency 51%. Minimum 50%.
    • AdvisorySteering damper weeping fluid slightly.

  11. Pass94,088 miles (+3,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,088 miles
    Test number
    781232214169
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  12. Pass91,081 miles (+2,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,081 miles
    Test number
    891019683960
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  13. Pass88,531 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,531 miles
    Test number
    803812012203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,980 miles
    Test number
    635061925009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,980 miles (+3,929)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,980 miles
    Test number
    855021225053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass81,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,051 miles
    Test number
    786019824094
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  17. Fail81,051 miles (+3,228)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,051 miles
    Test number
    719059124073
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  18. Pass77,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,823 miles
    Test number
    107103023058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,823 miles (+2,720)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,823 miles
    Test number
    236413723069
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass75,103 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,103 miles
    Test number
    905401832046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,317 miles (+3,789)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,317 miles
    Test number
    659380221015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,528 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,528 miles
    Test number
    970414430048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,241 miles (+5,632)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,241 miles
    Test number
    571112529070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,609 miles (+5,601)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,609 miles
    Test number
    784601438021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,008 miles (+6,136)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,008 miles
    Test number
    921796947017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,872 miles
    Test number
    872975666075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 LBX

Does A12 LBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 LBX is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 LBX?
The MOT on A12 LBX is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 LBX done?
A12 LBX was recorded at 132,210 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 4,351 miles a year.
Has A12 LBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 LBX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on A12 LBX 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 A12 LBX find?
A12 LBX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger; offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded hp pipe., and 1 more.

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