Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
A12 SHOMOT history
A12 SHO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 227,126 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 227,126 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,544 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A12 SHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A12 SHO was last recorded at 227,126 miles on 1 May 2026, 2,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 225,089 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,037 miles
- Average per year
- 1,544 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 227,126 miles
- 2025 – 225,089 miles
- 2024 – 222,342 miles
- 2023 – 220,179 miles
- 2022 – 216,814 miles
- 2021 – 214,506 miles
- 2019 – 211,476 miles
- 2018 – 210,573 miles
- 2017 – 209,446 miles
- 2016 – 207,199 miles
- 2015 – 206,056 miles
- 2014 – 205,104 miles
- 2013 – 204,155 miles
- 2012 – 203,395 miles
- 2011 – 202,783 miles
- 2010 – 201,678 miles
- 2009 – 200,115 miles
- 2008 – 198,900 miles
- 2007 – 197,919 miles
- 2006 – 196,173 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass227,126 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings have slight play
- AdvisoryMany parts of structure and suspension corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leaksRecorded at 9 MOTs since 2016
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisorySome metal brake pipes corroded
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018
Some metal brake pipes surface rusted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2023
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012
Full MOT history
31 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass227,126 miles (+2,037)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 227,126 miles
- Test number
- 703582488214
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings have slight play
- AdvisoryMany parts of structure and suspension corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisorySome metal brake pipes corroded
Pass225,089 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 225,089 miles
- Test number
- 161959061352
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMany parts of structure and suspension corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle top mount ball joint worn
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded and holed
Fail225,088 miles (+2,746)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,088 miles
- Test number
- 290646076141
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMany parts of structure and suspension corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle top mount ball joint worn
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded and holed
Pass222,342 miles (+2,163)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 222,342 miles
- Test number
- 260550803814
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp main/dip switch faulty but working
- AdvisoryMany parts of structure and some parts of suspension corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass220,179 miles (+3,365)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 220,179 miles
- Test number
- 911571450043
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp switch faulty but working
- AdvisoryMany parts of structure corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisorySome metal brake pipes surface rusted
Pass216,814 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 216,814 miles
- Test number
- 373467874896
- AdvisoryMain beam switch faulty but working
- AdvisoryMany parts of structure and suspension items corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisorySome metal brake pipes surface rusted
Fail216,813 miles (+2,307)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,813 miles
- Test number
- 465002817854
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryMain beam switch faulty but working
- AdvisoryMany parts of structure and suspension items corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisorySome metal brake pipes surface rusted
Pass214,506 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 214,506 miles
- Test number
- 414131604714
- AdvisoryAll road springs corroded
- AdvisoryHeadlamp main beam switch worn but working
- AdvisoryMany parts of vehicle structure and other parts corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in all 4 wheel bearings
Fail214,503 miles (+3,027)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,503 miles
- Test number
- 807787628634
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes where bolted to front beam x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes where bolted to front beam x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll road springs corroded
- AdvisoryHeadlamp main beam switch worn but working
- AdvisoryMany parts of vehicle structure and other parts corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in all 4 wheel bearings
Pass211,476 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 211,476 miles
- Test number
- 155046949032
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMany parts of structure corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryTravel in handbrake
Fail211,475 miles (+902)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,475 miles
- Test number
- 815060593056
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both bushes on link bar (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both bushes on linkbar (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMany parts of structure corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryTravel in handbrake
Pass210,573 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 210,573 miles
- Test number
- 741199134397
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryMany parts of structure starting to corrode
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryRear uj badly worn
Fail210,572 miles (+1,126)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,572 miles
- Test number
- 597390768954
- FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryMany parts of structure starting to corrode
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryRear uj badly worn
Pass209,446 miles (+2,247)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 209,446 miles
- Test number
- 492958790304
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySome metal brake pipes surface rusted
Pass207,199 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 207,199 miles
- Test number
- 641056827148
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Fail207,198 miles (+1,142)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,198 miles
- Test number
- 376700898455
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Pass206,056 miles (+2)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 206,056 miles
- Test number
- 708053715154
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteMany parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion
- NoteOil leaks
Fail206,054 miles (+950)6 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,054 miles
- Test number
- 549712715117
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteMany parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion
- NoteOil leaks
- NoteSlight exhaust blow around manifold area
Pass205,104 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 205,104 miles
- Test number
- 687653194014
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteMany parts of structure starting to corrode
- NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings
- NoteVarious oil leaks
Fail205,103 miles (+948)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,103 miles
- Test number
- 675972394035
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteMany parts of structure starting to corrode
- NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings
- NoteVarious oil leaks
Pass204,155 miles (+2)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 204,155 miles
- Test number
- 659652823152
- NoteN/s/f and o/s/f headlamps dim.
- NoteN/s/f tyre starting to crack.
Fail204,153 miles (+758)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,153 miles
- Test number
- 265230323440
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureCentre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/f and o/s/f headlamps dim.
- NoteN/s/f tyre starting to crack.
Pass203,395 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 203,395 miles
- Test number
- 998381202136
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Fail203,394 miles (+611)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,394 miles
- Test number
- 859146892013
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass202,783 miles (+1,105)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 202,783 miles
- Test number
- 225052171111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass201,678 miles (+1,563)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 201,678 miles
- Test number
- 472607960124
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass200,115 miles (+1,215)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 200,115 miles
- Test number
- 531387499069
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass198,900 miles (+981)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2009
- Odometer
- 198,900 miles
- Test number
- 644787938189
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight play in both front swivel hubs
Pass197,919 miles (+1,746)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 197,919 miles
- Test number
- 272127217454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,173 miles (+11)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 196,173 miles
- Test number
- 134998616119
- NoteSame advise items as original test: †542133306199
Fail196,162 miles11 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,162 miles
- Test number
- 542133306199
- FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteBody attachments unacessible for inspection
Questions about A12 SHO
- Does A12 SHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 SHO is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A12 SHO?
- The MOT on A12 SHO is valid until 30 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 SHO done?
- A12 SHO was recorded at 227,126 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 1,544 miles a year.
- Has A12 SHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A12 SHO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on A12 SHO 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 SHO find?
- A12 SHO passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both front wheel bearings have slight play; many parts of structure and suspension corroded, and 3 more.
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