Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,492 cc
S12 GLBMOT history
S12 GLB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,086 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 74,086 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,033 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 GLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 GLB was last recorded at 74,086 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,902 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 184 miles
- Average per year
- 2,033 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,086 miles
- 2025 – 73,902 miles
- 2024 – 73,667 miles
- 2022 – 73,399 miles
- 2021 – 72,318 miles
- 2020 – 72,225 miles
- 2019 – 71,450 miles
- 2018 – 70,675 miles
- 2017 – 69,641 miles
- 2016 – 68,042 miles
- 2015 – 66,965 miles
- 2014 – 64,486 miles
- 2013 – 62,781 miles
- 2012 – 59,163 miles
- 2011 – 56,087 miles
- 2010 – 50,210 miles
- 2009 – 45,339 miles
- 2008 – 40,689 miles
- 2007 – 38,583 miles
- 2006 – 35,235 miles
- 2005 – 32,028 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,086 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2020
N/s/f hub leaking
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019
Rear brake discs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2020
All 4 tyres cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front and rear brake discs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front brake discs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,086 miles (+184)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 74,086 miles
- Test number
- 706782790204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,902 miles (+235)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 73,902 miles
- Test number
- 650233338429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,667 miles (+268)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 73,667 miles
- Test number
- 765355158007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,399 miles (+1,081)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 73,399 miles
- Test number
- 356720274000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,318 miles (+93)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 72,318 miles
- Test number
- 172888887876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,225 miles (+775)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 72,225 miles
- Test number
- 228554442134
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryN/s/f outrigger corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear shocks corroded
Pass71,450 miles (+775)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 71,450 miles
- Test number
- 350581595913
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryN/s/f hub leaking
Pass70,675 miles (+1,034)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 70,675 miles
- Test number
- 773721150555
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking
- AdvisoryCorroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
Pass69,641 miles (+1,599)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 69,641 miles
- Test number
- 265187455285
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
Pass68,042 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 68,042 miles
- Test number
- 921145751919
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryN/s/f hub leaking
Fail68,042 miles (+1,077)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,042 miles
- Test number
- 831009590687
- FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureTowbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs very corroded
- AdvisoryN/s/f hub leaking
Pass66,965 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 66,965 miles
- Test number
- 787933280609
- AdvisoryExhaust generally corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes showing slight corrosion
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake hose ferrules corroded
- AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/ brake hose ferrules corroded
Fail66,965 miles (+2,479)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,965 miles
- Test number
- 817325741321
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryExhaust generally corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes showing slight corrosion
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake hose ferrules corroded
- AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/ brake hose ferrules corroded
Pass64,486 miles (+1,705)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 64,486 miles
- Test number
- 658397214247
- NoteChassis corroded
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteFront discs corroded
Pass62,781 miles (+3,618)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 62,781 miles
- Test number
- 845911043254
- NoteCorrosion showing in general chassis, suspension springs and steering components. Signs of leakage at front wheel hubs.
- NoteSTRONGLY ADVISE: FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SERIOUSLY CORRODED. REAR CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER IS SERIOUSLY CORRODED. FRONT TYRES AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR ARE SERIOUSLY CRACKED.
Pass59,163 miles (+3,076)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 59,163 miles
- Test number
- 119546612229
- NoteFront brake discs are corroded. Corrosion showing at chassis sections, rear cross member, metal brake pipe section and exhaust system. All tyres are cut and cracked.
Pass56,087 miles (+5,877)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 56,087 miles
- Test number
- 437206531258
- NoteFront brake discs are corroded.
- NoteSTRONGLY ADVISE: REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SERIOUSLY CORRODED AND PITTED. JUDDER THROUGH BRAKE PEDAL UNDER BRAKING.
- NoteSlight cracking in tyre treads.
Fail50,210 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,210 miles
- Test number
- 350031630476
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteAll brake discs are corroded. Signs of brake judder through pedal. Rear axle chassis bushes showing signs of deteriation. Corrosion showing in rear cross member. Both front and nearside rear tyres are cracking in treads.
- NoteNearside front tyre has a nail in its tread.
Pass50,210 miles (+4,871)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 50,210 miles
- Test number
- 383901430494
- NoteAll brake discs are corroded. Signs of brake judder through pedal. Rear axle chassis bushes showing signs of deteriation. Corrosion showing in rear cross member. Both front and nearside rear tyres are cracking in treads.
- NoteNearside front tyre has a nail in its tread.
Pass45,339 miles (+4,650)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 45,339 miles
- Test number
- 140478919221
- NoteRear brake discs are corroded on inner face.
Pass40,689 miles (+2,106)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 40,689 miles
- Test number
- 882097428231
- NoteNearside front tyre has a nail in its tread, front tyres are cracked in treads. Rear brake discs are corroded.
Pass38,583 miles (+3,348)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 38,583 miles
- Test number
- 122877627224
- NoteRear brake discs are corroded. Offside rear brake is binding. Front brake pads are wearing low.
Pass35,235 miles (+3,207)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 35,235 miles
- Test number
- 124345036246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 32,028 miles
- Test number
- 212478225205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S12 GLB
- Does S12 GLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 GLB is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 GLB?
- The MOT on S12 GLB is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S12 GLB done?
- S12 GLB was recorded at 74,086 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 2,033 miles a year.
- Has S12 GLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 GLB has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2016.
- Has the mileage on S12 GLB 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 S12 GLB find?
- S12 GLB passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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