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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1988 · 2,494 cc

A12 LDTMOT history

A12 LDT is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Jan 1988. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

A12 LDT red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2026
Mileage
110,947 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
8 Jan 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LDT was last recorded at 110,947 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,941 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,947 miles
  • 2024 – 110,941 miles
  • 2023 – 110,933 miles
  • 2022 – 110,645 miles
  • 2021 – 110,358 miles
  • 2020 – 110,152 miles
  • 2019 – 109,887 miles
  • 2018 – 109,434 miles
  • 2017 – 108,729 miles
  • 2016 – 108,108 miles
  • 2015 – 106,570 miles
  • 2014 – 105,531 miles
  • 2013 – 104,937 miles
  • 2012 – 100,884 miles
  • 2010 – 94,996 miles
  • 2009 – 91,162 miles
  • 2008 – 89,306 miles
  • 2007 – 86,027 miles
  • 2006 – 84,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,947 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,947 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,947 miles
    Test number
    615032613676
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail110,941 miles (+8)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,941 miles
    Test number
    149781012548
    • DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE DISCS CORRODED ALL AROUND
    • AdvisoryFRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

  3. Pass110,933 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,933 miles
    Test number
    557014801209
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,933 miles (+288)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,933 miles
    Test number
    979566901686
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,645 miles (+287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    110,645 miles
    Test number
    809209709181
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal slight leak onto brake disc

  6. Pass110,358 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    110,358 miles
    Test number
    968180537092
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box

  7. Fail110,358 miles (+206)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,358 miles
    Test number
    816800903593
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass110,152 miles (+265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,152 miles
    Test number
    526387662050
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak

  9. Pass109,887 miles (+453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,887 miles
    Test number
    826878521449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass109,434 miles (+705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,434 miles
    Test number
    601383951897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Pass108,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,729 miles
    Test number
    222439370143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,714 miles (+606)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,714 miles
    Test number
    887967969656
    • FailureDrag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  13. Pass108,108 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    108,108 miles
    Test number
    523051368441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,570 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,570 miles
    Test number
    679269195099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,531 miles (+594)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,531 miles
    Test number
    628011594022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  16. Pass104,937 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,937 miles
    Test number
    785723163046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

  17. Fail104,937 miles (+4,053)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,937 miles
    Test number
    756511163094
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

  18. Pass100,884 miles (+5,888)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,884 miles
    Test number
    898761262032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,996 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,996 miles
    Test number
    153676010227
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail94,990 miles (+3,828)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,990 miles
    Test number
    884188300266
    • FailureCentre Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTowbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine crankshaft pulley not secure

  21. Pass91,162 miles (+5)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    91,162 miles
    Test number
    744293019247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAir filter assembly loose
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteNearside front footwell rusted
    • NotePower steering pipes rusty

  22. Fail91,157 miles (+1,851)1 dangerous15 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,157 miles
    Test number
    491085799165
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • FailureCentre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAir filter assembly loose
    • NoteNearside front footwell corroded
    • NoteOil leak gearbox
    • NoteOil leak rear axle
    • NotePower steering pipe rusty

  23. Pass89,306 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    89,306 miles
    Test number
    661112298112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass86,027 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    643597687193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,876 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    84,876 miles
    Test number
    114299936167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,875 miles1 dangerous4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,875 miles
    Test number
    974538036102
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate broken and discoloured
    • NoteO/s/r tyre flat

Questions about A12 LDT

Does A12 LDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 LDT expired on 13 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 LDT?
The MOT on A12 LDT expired on 13 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 LDT done?
A12 LDT was recorded at 110,947 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 1,379 miles a year.
Has A12 LDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 LDT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on A12 LDT 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 LDT find?
A12 LDT passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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