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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

LS62 SHVMOT history

LS62 SHV is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 52,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LS62 SHV black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
52,276 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 SHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 SHV was last recorded at 52,276 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,276 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,276 miles
  • 2024 – 51,559 miles
  • 2023 – 51,150 miles
  • 2022 – 49,149 miles
  • 2021 – 48,156 miles
  • 2020 – 45,444 miles
  • 2019 – 38,956 miles
  • 2018 – 36,020 miles
  • 2017 – 33,396 miles
  • 2016 – 29,847 miles
  • 2015 – 22,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,276 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,276 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    52,276 miles
    Test number
    409296445919
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Fail52,276 miles (+717)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,276 miles
    Test number
    226900396492
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass51,559 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    51,559 miles
    Test number
    278456901628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,150 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,150 miles
    Test number
    534495825009
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail51,146 miles (+1,997)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,146 miles
    Test number
    528019403637
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass49,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    49,149 miles
    Test number
    284379175275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail49,149 miles (+993)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,149 miles
    Test number
    454718316535
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Incorrectly fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass48,156 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,156 miles
    Test number
    656194797370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,444 miles (+6,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,444 miles
    Test number
    765892931716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass38,956 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,956 miles
    Test number
    180633249062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,020 miles (+2,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,020 miles
    Test number
    842613478261
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  12. Pass33,396 miles (+3,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,396 miles
    Test number
    125071972110
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  13. Pass29,847 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,847 miles
    Test number
    155052149129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,871 miles
    Test number
    762677917624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,871 miles (+5,564)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,871 miles
    Test number
    888875352316
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass22,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,307 miles
    Test number
    221766259336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS62 SHV

Does LS62 SHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS62 SHV is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS62 SHV?
The MOT on LS62 SHV is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS62 SHV done?
LS62 SHV was recorded at 52,276 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 2,906 miles a year.
Has LS62 SHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 SHV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS62 SHV 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 LS62 SHV find?
LS62 SHV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both.

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