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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

S12 LDEMOT history

S12 LDE is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 53,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

S12 LDE grey 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 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
53,269 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
9 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 LDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 LDE was last recorded at 53,269 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 3,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,385 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,884 miles
Average per year
4,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,269 miles
  • 2025 – 49,385 miles
  • 2023 – 43,401 miles
  • 2022 – 39,199 miles
  • 2021 – 35,458 miles
  • 2020 – 31,782 miles
  • 2019 – 27,880 miles
  • 2018 – 22,187 miles
  • 2017 – 16,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,269 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,269 miles (+3,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    53,269 miles
    Test number
    164095378306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass49,385 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    49,385 miles
    Test number
    147605353268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail49,369 miles (+5,968)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,369 miles
    Test number
    544513532073
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass43,401 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    43,401 miles
    Test number
    927184973552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail43,401 miles (+4,202)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,401 miles
    Test number
    333516042102
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass39,199 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    39,199 miles
    Test number
    344618158871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail39,199 miles (+3,741)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,199 miles
    Test number
    908925653779
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousTowbar attachment likely to become detached tow ball bolts loose (6.1.6 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass35,458 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,458 miles
    Test number
    999731120885
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail35,458 miles (+3,676)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,458 miles
    Test number
    435704697555
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass31,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    31,782 miles
    Test number
    676350336490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail31,782 miles (+3,902)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,782 miles
    Test number
    174261679593
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass27,880 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    120518793604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Fail27,880 miles (+5,693)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    214936744309
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  14. Pass22,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    22,187 miles
    Test number
    181488261164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,187 miles (+5,326)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,187 miles
    Test number
    842780591521
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass16,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    16,861 miles
    Test number
    994675655820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,861 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,861 miles
    Test number
    231415277653
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about S12 LDE

Does S12 LDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 LDE is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 LDE?
The MOT on S12 LDE is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 LDE done?
S12 LDE was recorded at 53,269 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,447 miles a year.
Has S12 LDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 LDE has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 LDE 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 LDE find?
S12 LDE passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box.

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