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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

J412 DYAMOT history

J412 DYA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 1992. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 173,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

J412 DYA 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 29 May 2027
Mileage
173,062 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J412 DYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
12 Mar 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J412 DYA was last recorded at 173,062 miles on 5 May 2026, 672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,390 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
672 miles
Average per year
1,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,062 miles
  • 2025 – 172,390 miles
  • 2024 – 171,742 miles
  • 2009 – 162,830 miles
  • 2008 – 154,341 miles
  • 2007 – 151,373 miles
  • 2006 – 139,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,062 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.

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

9 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,062 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    173,062 miles
    Test number
    767679767758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,390 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    172,390 miles
    Test number
    954747294782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass171,742 miles (+8,912)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    171,742 miles
    Test number
    639761276142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,830 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    162,830 miles
    Test number
    714600779159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBrake pedal modified

  5. Fail162,830 miles (+8,489)15 failures2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,830 miles
    Test number
    880217369112
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBrake pedal modified

  6. Pass154,341 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    154,341 miles
    Test number
    900434548151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,373 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    151,373 miles
    Test number
    224926017452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,371 miles (+11,761)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,371 miles
    Test number
    172410517187
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass139,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    139,610 miles
    Test number
    231418686005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J412 DYA

Does J412 DYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J412 DYA is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J412 DYA?
The MOT on J412 DYA is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J412 DYA done?
J412 DYA was recorded at 173,062 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 1,664 miles a year.
Has J412 DYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J412 DYA has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2009.
Has the mileage on J412 DYA 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 J412 DYA find?
J412 DYA passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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