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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

LD12 WVGMOT history

LD12 WVG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LD12 WVG 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 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,341 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD12 WVG
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
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD12 WVG was last recorded at 111,341 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 5,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,139 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,202 miles
Average per year
7,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,341 miles
  • 2024 – 106,139 miles
  • 2023 – 99,422 miles
  • 2022 – 94,268 miles
  • 2021 – 88,504 miles
  • 2020 – 81,520 miles
  • 2019 – 77,864 miles
  • 2018 – 72,702 miles
  • 2017 – 60,594 miles
  • 2016 – 50,074 miles
  • 2015 – 35,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,341 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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,341 miles (+5,202)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,341 miles
    Test number
    276776178829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,139 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,139 miles
    Test number
    291319371471
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail106,139 miles (+6,717)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,139 miles
    Test number
    920405156033
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass99,422 miles (+5,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,422 miles
    Test number
    270564865979
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass94,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,268 miles
    Test number
    280074731909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,253 miles (+5,749)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,253 miles
    Test number
    810259634776
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive anti freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass88,504 miles (+6,984)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,504 miles
    Test number
    954582369678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,520 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,520 miles
    Test number
    395379945532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,511 miles (+3,647)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,511 miles
    Test number
    694766308973
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
  10. Pass77,864 miles (+5,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,864 miles
    Test number
    594506769078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn un-even (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass72,702 miles (+2,104)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,702 miles
    Test number
    877231414476
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass70,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,598 miles
    Test number
    210154093955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,598 miles (+10,004)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,598 miles
    Test number
    558905177843
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass60,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,594 miles
    Test number
    565631532440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,594 miles (+10,520)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,594 miles
    Test number
    907933574795
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass50,074 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,074 miles
    Test number
    860683791457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,070 miles (+14,266)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,070 miles
    Test number
    820162360581
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working bulb (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass35,804 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,804 miles
    Test number
    888512185059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD12 WVG

Does LD12 WVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD12 WVG is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD12 WVG?
The MOT on LD12 WVG is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD12 WVG done?
LD12 WVG was recorded at 111,341 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 7,062 miles a year.
Has LD12 WVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD12 WVG has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LD12 WVG 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 LD12 WVG find?
LD12 WVG passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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