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Land Rover Series 3

Cream · Petrol · 1983 · 2,250 cc

LOD 12MOT history

LOD 12 is a cream petrol Land Rover Series 3 first used on 31 Dec 1983. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 12,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
12,137 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LOD 12
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Series 3
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,250 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
31 Dec 1983
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LOD 12 was last recorded at 12,137 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2021: 2,210 miles, lower than 99,421 miles on 26 Nov 2019.

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
10,961 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 12,137 miles
  • 2024 – 10,961 miles
  • 2023 – 9,147 miles
  • 2022 – 7,222 miles
  • 2021 – 4,646 miles
  • 2019 – 99,421 miles
  • 2018 – 97,089 miles
  • 2017 – 95,797 miles
  • 2016 – 94,299 miles
  • 2015 – 93,501 miles
  • 2013 – 28,823 miles
  • 2012 – 26,151 miles
  • 2011 – 20,490 miles
  • 2010 – 15,675 miles
  • 2009 – 15,543 miles
  • 2008 – 12,353 miles
  • 2006 – 949,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,137 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer hub seal slight leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive general engine and transmission leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,137 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    12,137 miles
    Test number
    962448120668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive general engine and transmission leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail12,136 miles (+1,175)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,136 miles
    Test number
    287885053510
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive general engine and transmission leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass10,961 miles (+1,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    10,961 miles
    Test number
    237544282814
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive general oil leaks on engine/ transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer hub seal slight leak and boot cover worn

  4. Pass9,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    9,147 miles
    Test number
    753735625146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail9,147 miles (+1,925)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,147 miles
    Test number
    222856158346
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass7,222 miles (+2,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    7,222 miles
    Test number
    647821663454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass4,646 miles (+2,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    4,646 miles
    Test number
    673478097409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Pass2,210 miles (-97,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    2,210 miles
    Test number
    565298588312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

  9. Pass99,421 miles (+2,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,421 miles
    Test number
    402498115170
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  10. Pass97,089 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,089 miles
    Test number
    426331798999
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail97,086 miles (+1,289)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,086 miles
    Test number
    753488282506
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass95,797 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,797 miles
    Test number
    353611398160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,299 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,299 miles
    Test number
    613639675945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,501 miles (+64,678)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,501 miles
    Test number
    288158025421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,823 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,823 miles
    Test number
    316668333344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,151 miles (+5,661)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,151 miles
    Test number
    975326682181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,490 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,490 miles
    Test number
    135922291156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,675 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    15,675 miles
    Test number
    454618080143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,543 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,543 miles
    Test number
    731837649172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,539 miles (+3,186)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,539 miles
    Test number
    894476449195
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass12,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,353 miles
    Test number
    502432348175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail12,350 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,350 miles
    Test number
    241252148416
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass2,639 km
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    2,639 km
    Test number
    551354427183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass949,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    949,422 miles
    Test number
    431135726107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LOD 12

What vehicle is registration LOD 12 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LOD 12 on a cream petrol Land Rover Series 3 first used on 31 Dec 1983. 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 LOD 12 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LOD 12 is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LOD 12?
The MOT on LOD 12 is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LOD 12 done?
LOD 12 was recorded at 12,137 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025.
Has LOD 12 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LOD 12 has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LOD 12 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LOD 12 find?
LOD 12 passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front outer hub seal slight leak; offside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side wall; oil leak, but not excessive general engine and transmission leaks.

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