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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

PMJ 712MOT history

PMJ 712 is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 56,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

PMJ 712 red 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
56,554 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PMJ 712
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
11 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PMJ 712 was last recorded at 56,554 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,505 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,554 miles
  • 2024 – 56,505 miles
  • 2023 – 56,319 miles
  • 2022 – 56,305 miles
  • 2021 – 56,162 miles
  • 2020 – 56,057 miles
  • 2019 – 55,920 miles
  • 2018 – 55,778 miles
  • 2017 – 55,697 miles
  • 2016 – 55,562 miles
  • 2015 – 55,428 miles
  • 2014 – 55,268 miles
  • 2013 – 55,060 miles
  • 2012 – 54,831 miles
  • 2011 – 54,520 miles
  • 2010 – 54,066 miles
  • 2009 – 53,379 miles
  • 2008 – 52,825 miles
  • 2007 – 51,912 miles
  • 2006 – 49,200 miles
  • 2005 – 46,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,554 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,554 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    56,554 miles
    Test number
    159556175813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,505 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    56,505 miles
    Test number
    619957792467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail56,462 miles (+143)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,462 miles
    Test number
    108163194335
    • DangerousHydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel spill pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Outrigger to body centre of vehicle [bolts loose] (6.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass56,319 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    56,319 miles
    Test number
    301218651520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,305 miles (+143)12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,305 miles
    Test number
    439592315126
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced whole rear cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal is leaking.

  6. Pass56,162 miles (+105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,162 miles
    Test number
    145461892071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass56,057 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,057 miles
    Test number
    503814746251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,920 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,920 miles
    Test number
    155271138755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,778 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,778 miles
    Test number
    539479268649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,697 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,697 miles
    Test number
    904502745253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,562 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,562 miles
    Test number
    395598561315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,428 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,428 miles
    Test number
    955963287226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,268 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,268 miles
    Test number
    358917964251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,060 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,060 miles
    Test number
    906886463282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,831 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,831 miles
    Test number
    517208172227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,813 miles (+293)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,813 miles
    Test number
    815468462213
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass54,520 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,520 miles
    Test number
    675742661264
    • NoteBoth rear top shocker buahes worn

  18. Fail54,508 miles (+442)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,508 miles
    Test number
    417059451268
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass54,066 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,066 miles
    Test number
    801215970249
    • NoteRear top shock absorber bushes worn

  20. Fail54,059 miles (+680)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,059 miles
    Test number
    854600170225
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteO/s/f outrigger corroded
    • NoteRear top shock absorber bushes worn

  21. Pass53,379 miles (+554)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,379 miles
    Test number
    760315769277
    • NoteSurface rust on underside

  22. Pass52,825 miles (+26)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,825 miles
    Test number
    141517978298
    • NoteFront indicators fading
    • NoteHand brake needs adjusting

  23. Fail52,799 miles (+887)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,799 miles
    Test number
    800917668285
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureBrake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFront indicators fading
    • NoteHand brake needs adjusting

  24. Pass51,912 miles (+2,712)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,912 miles
    Test number
    370067767263
    • NoteRust on n/s/f brake pipe

  25. Pass49,200 miles (+2,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,200 miles
    Test number
    971363966279
    • NoteBoth number plates in a poor condition.

  26. Pass46,506 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    46,506 miles
    Test number
    120462875249
    • NoteBoth fornt wiper blades slight split on ends
    • NoteSteering drop arm joint worn

Questions about PMJ 712

What vehicle is registration PMJ 712 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PMJ 712 on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Oct 1996. 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 PMJ 712 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PMJ 712 is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on PMJ 712?
The MOT on PMJ 712 is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PMJ 712 done?
PMJ 712 was recorded at 56,554 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 480 miles a year.
Has PMJ 712 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PMJ 712 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on PMJ 712 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 PMJ 712 find?
PMJ 712 passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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