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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1986 · 2,495 cc

A12 YJSMOT history

A12 YJS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

A12 YJS green 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 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,220 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 YJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
31 Dec 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 YJS was last recorded at 104,220 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2015.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Sept 2012: 91,603 miles, lower than 169,164 miles on 27 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,215 miles · 11 Nov 2015
Between the last two tests
1,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,220 miles
  • 2015 – 103,215 miles
  • 2014 – 102,479 miles
  • 2013 – 100,001 miles
  • 2012 – 91,603 miles
  • 2011 – 169,164 miles
  • 2009 – 159,048 miles
  • 2008 – 149,549 miles
  • 2007 – 138,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,220 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust System Rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Number Plate Damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • General Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Underside Of Vehicle Dirty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,220 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,220 miles
    Test number
    290055348297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,215 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,215 miles
    Test number
    707459155999
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Number Plate Damaged
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle
    • AdvisoryUnderside Of Vehicle Dirty
  3. Fail103,208 miles (+729)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,208 miles
    Test number
    417617080312
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Number Plate Damaged
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle
    • AdvisoryUnderside Of Vehicle Dirty
  4. Pass102,479 miles (+2,478)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,479 miles
    Test number
    378096674411
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHorn weak
    • NoteRegistration plate lamp poor
    • NoteWiper blades poor
  5. Pass100,001 miles (+8,398)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    100,001 miles
    Test number
    167083663235
    • NoteRear shocker bushes worn engine oil leak some wear in suspenshion bushes rear exaust poorly fitted stearing box damp
  6. Pass91,603 miles (-77,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,603 miles
    Test number
    748472572257
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  7. Fail169,164 miles1 dangerous10 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,164 miles
    Test number
    968030371289
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s front floor corroded & in poor condition.
    • NoteO/s mirror glass cracked.
  8. Pass165,811 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    165,811 km
    Test number
    973998870028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tractor joint leaking oil
  9. Pass159,048 miles (+9,499)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    159,048 miles
    Test number
    552626599052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  10. Pass149,549 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    149,549 miles
    Test number
    512756808114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/f radius arms slight wear in bushes
  11. Fail149,545 miles (+10,689)5 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,545 miles
    Test number
    794353908107
    • DangerousBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/f radius arms slight wear in bushes
  12. Pass138,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    138,856 miles
    Test number
    180183987407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail138,855 km (+12,861)2 dangerous17 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,855 km
    Test number
    772662587097
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousFront prop loose& bolts missing
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFuel tank damp poss diesel weep
  14. Pass125,994 km (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    125,994 km
    Test number
    973430896061
    • NoteOffside front damper weeping.
    • NoteSlight movement in front radius arm bushes.
    • NoteSlight play in offside and nearside front top swivels.
  15. Fail125,993 km7 dangerous6 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,993 km
    Test number
    412690786072
    • DangerousBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • DangerousSteering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOffsid front damper weeping.
    • NoteRear axle brake pipes corroding.
    • NoteSlight movement in front radius arm bushes.
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front panhard rod bush.
    • NoteSlight play in offside front and nearside front top swivels.
    • NoteSlight play in rear suspension A frame joint and A frame bushes.

Questions about A12 YJS

Does A12 YJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 YJS is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 YJS?
The MOT on A12 YJS is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 YJS done?
A12 YJS was recorded at 104,220 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025.
Has A12 YJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 YJS has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on A12 YJS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on A12 YJS find?
A12 YJS passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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