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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

S12 ONWMOT history

S12 ONW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 175,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

S12 ONW 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 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
175,485 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 ONW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 ONW was last recorded at 175,485 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 1,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,023 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,462 miles
Average per year
3,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,485 miles
  • 2025 – 174,023 miles
  • 2024 – 172,972 miles
  • 2023 – 172,125 miles
  • 2021 – 171,275 miles
  • 2020 – 170,514 miles
  • 2019 – 167,982 miles
  • 2018 – 164,043 miles
  • 2017 – 161,089 miles
  • 2016 – 158,440 miles
  • 2015 – 154,805 miles
  • 2013 – 149,454 miles
  • 2012 – 143,882 miles
  • 2011 – 138,428 miles
  • 2010 – 131,159 miles
  • 2009 – 121,719 miles
  • 2008 – 114,701 miles
  • 2007 – 105,375 miles
  • 2006 – 104,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,485 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play knuckle (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,485 miles (+1,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    175,485 miles
    Test number
    684924292453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play knuckle (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass174,023 miles (+1,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    174,023 miles
    Test number
    609258807995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass172,972 miles (+847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    172,972 miles
    Test number
    340505689837
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  4. Pass172,125 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    172,125 miles
    Test number
    112077110842
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail172,120 miles (+845)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,120 miles
    Test number
    463856743075
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass171,275 miles (+761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    171,275 miles
    Test number
    891665199925
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  7. Pass170,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    170,514 miles
    Test number
    680614327278
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  8. Fail170,514 miles (+2,532)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,514 miles
    Test number
    976491941365
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  9. Pass167,982 miles (+3,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    167,982 miles
    Test number
    785615503592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

  10. Pass164,043 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    164,043 miles
    Test number
    920478699082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail163,978 miles (+2,889)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,978 miles
    Test number
    147522257847
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inners (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWiper rubber split

  12. Pass161,089 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    161,089 miles
    Test number
    855529887557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass158,440 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    158,440 miles
    Test number
    912173566662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass154,805 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    154,805 miles
    Test number
    736129215079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail154,759 miles (+5,305)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,759 miles
    Test number
    595465115074
    • DangerousBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  16. Pass149,454 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    149,454 miles
    Test number
    597449723307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass143,882 miles (+5,454)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    143,882 miles
    Test number
    489770912423
    • NoteFront tie bar,nearside bush worn

  18. Pass138,428 miles (+7,269)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    138,428 miles
    Test number
    765674811371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass131,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    131,159 miles
    Test number
    724274010344
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail131,159 miles (+9,440)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,159 miles
    Test number
    284802810371
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass121,719 miles (+7,018)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    121,719 miles
    Test number
    911281859284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass114,701 miles (+9,326)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    114,701 miles
    Test number
    554266248323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass105,375 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    105,375 miles
    Test number
    461693737305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass105,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    105,272 miles
    Test number
    192160477120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail105,272 miles (+323)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,272 miles
    Test number
    221880177129
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  26. Pass104,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    104,949 miles
    Test number
    404082236159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail104,949 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,949 miles
    Test number
    962450236199
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S12 ONW

Does S12 ONW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 ONW is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 ONW?
The MOT on S12 ONW is valid until 14 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 ONW done?
S12 ONW was recorded at 175,485 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,541 miles a year.
Has S12 ONW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 ONW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 ONW 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 ONW find?
S12 ONW passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play knuckle; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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