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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

LAX 1MOT history

LAX 1 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

LAX 1 black 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 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
128,335 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LAX 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LAX 1 was last recorded at 128,335 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 12,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,045 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,290 miles
Average per year
10,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,335 miles
  • 2024 – 116,045 miles
  • 2023 – 111,373 miles
  • 2022 – 99,398 miles
  • 2021 – 83,063 miles
  • 2020 – 70,618 miles
  • 2019 – 58,728 miles
  • 2018 – 41,797 miles
  • 2017 – 25,083 miles
  • 2016 – 18,106 miles
  • 2015 – 12,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,335 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox/diff/steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,335 miles (+12,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    128,335 miles
    Test number
    478380415387
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox/diff/steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass116,045 miles (+4,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,045 miles
    Test number
    299353368602
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,373 miles (+11,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,373 miles
    Test number
    359996767672
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,398 miles (+16,335)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,398 miles
    Test number
    287130719394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,063 miles (+12,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,063 miles
    Test number
    327351896790
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive both diffs and os front hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoisy pully on engine

  6. Pass70,618 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,618 miles
    Test number
    870032502818
    • AdvisoryFront and rear axle oil seal weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail70,618 miles (+11,890)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,618 miles
    Test number
    708509330021
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear axle oil seal weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,728 miles
    Test number
    542465427717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,728 miles (+16,931)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,728 miles
    Test number
    777409577438
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass41,797 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,797 miles
    Test number
    532056861200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play at drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail41,797 miles (+16,714)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,797 miles
    Test number
    614127785661
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play at drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass25,083 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    25,083 miles
    Test number
    894614246044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    23,765 miles
    Test number
    106744011750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,765 miles (+5,659)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,765 miles
    Test number
    274046329104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass18,106 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,106 miles
    Test number
    922435369584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    17,170 miles
    Test number
    606396897268
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail17,170 miles (+4,588)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,170 miles
    Test number
    351581570890
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass12,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    12,582 miles
    Test number
    239641945036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LAX 1

What vehicle is registration LAX 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LAX 1 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LAX 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LAX 1 is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LAX 1?
The MOT on LAX 1 is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LAX 1 done?
LAX 1 was recorded at 128,335 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 10,698 miles a year.
Has LAX 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LAX 1 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LAX 1 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 LAX 1 find?
LAX 1 passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox/diff/steering box; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside.

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