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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

LB12 TVKMOT history

LB12 TVK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 65,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
65,390 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 TVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 TVK was last recorded at 65,390 miles on 13 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Feb 2026: 65,390 miles, lower than 65,930 miles on 5 Feb 2026.

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
65,930 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Average per year
5,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,390 miles
  • 2024 – 60,528 miles
  • 2023 – 52,035 miles
  • 2022 – 51,819 miles
  • 2021 – 50,883 miles
  • 2020 – 47,623 miles
  • 2019 – 43,853 miles
  • 2018 – 27,994 miles
  • 2016 – 12,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,390 miles
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,390 miles (-540)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    65,390 miles
    Test number
    144216874328
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail65,930 miles (+5,402)2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,930 miles
    Test number
    771931514369
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass60,528 miles (+6,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    145666457392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass53,927 miles (+1,892)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    53,927 miles
    Test number
    573578249769
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass52,035 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    52,035 miles
    Test number
    232471124640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,819 miles (+936)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    51,819 miles
    Test number
    273540452512
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass50,883 miles (+3,260)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,883 miles
    Test number
    475482327912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    47,623 miles
    Test number
    564758584491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,623 miles (+3,770)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,623 miles
    Test number
    899684383075
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front + rear (0.1 (d))
  10. Pass43,853 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    43,853 miles
    Test number
    883535021647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,857 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    41,857 miles
    Test number
    259729294276
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Fail41,857 miles (+13,863)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,857 miles
    Test number
    133674700737
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass27,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    27,994 miles
    Test number
    259490686601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,994 miles (+15,646)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,994 miles
    Test number
    451710002963
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  15. Pass12,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    12,348 miles
    Test number
    280652219324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 TVK

Does LB12 TVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 TVK is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 TVK?
The MOT on LB12 TVK is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 TVK done?
LB12 TVK was recorded at 65,390 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 5,518 miles a year.
Has LB12 TVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 TVK has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 TVK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 TVK find?
LB12 TVK passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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