
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2012 · 2,401 cc
LS12 HFAMOT history
LS12 HFA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 121,033 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 121,033 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,104 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 HFA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 HFA was last recorded at 121,033 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 5,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,159 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,874 miles
- Average per year
- 8,104 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,033 miles
- 2025 – 115,159 miles
- 2024 – 107,133 miles
- 2023 – 101,292 miles
- 2022 – 96,252 miles
- 2021 – 90,790 miles
- 2020 – 82,892 miles
- 2019 – 66,265 miles
- 2018 – 57,317 miles
- 2017 – 39,756 miles
- 2016 – 34,281 miles
- 2015 – 28,709 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle mounting rotten (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear seat base to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm to axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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, 2024–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front have play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Hub/swivel leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush has play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,033 miles (+5,874)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 121,033 miles
- Test number
- 129342133644
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle mounting rotten (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear seat base to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm to axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass115,159 miles (+8,026)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 115,159 miles
- Test number
- 326890836470
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint weeping grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body crossmember to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat base to chassis mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass107,133 miles (+5,841)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 107,133 miles
- Test number
- 156174475040
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel weeping grease
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle covered in mud
Pass101,292 miles (+171)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 101,292 miles
- Test number
- 784739971281
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both front have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub/swivel leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail101,121 miles (+4,869)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,121 miles
- Test number
- 266630936344
- DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment As marked (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both front have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub/swivel leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,252 miles (+5,462)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 96,252 miles
- Test number
- 829356996236
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both front have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper and lower have play/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil (Transmission) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,790 miles (+7,898)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 90,790 miles
- Test number
- 695295174349
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play upper and lower joints on intermediate link (2.2.2 (c))
Pass82,892 miles (+16,627)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 82,892 miles
- Test number
- 962618165181
- AdvisoryTransmision bay misting in oil .
Pass66,265 miles (+8,948)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 66,265 miles
- Test number
- 604697385653
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen outside of drivers view
- AdvisoryFront n/s hub swivel misting in oil
Pass57,317 miles (+17,561)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 57,317 miles
- Test number
- 915650011996
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass39,756 miles (+5,475)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 39,756 miles
- Test number
- 793625004576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,281 miles (+5,572)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 34,281 miles
- Test number
- 599040940426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,709 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 28,709 miles
- Test number
- 209398665046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 HFA
- Does LS12 HFA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 HFA is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 HFA?
- The MOT on LS12 HFA is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 HFA done?
- LS12 HFA was recorded at 121,033 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 8,104 miles a year.
- Has LS12 HFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 HFA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS12 HFA 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 LS12 HFA find?
- LS12 HFA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle a frame ball joint; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust mounting defective middle mounting rotten, and 7 more.
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