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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

T12 GWLMOT history

T12 GWL is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 223,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
223,369 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 GWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 GWL was last recorded at 223,369 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,369 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 223,369 miles
  • 2023 – 219,446 miles
  • 2022 – 218,157 miles
  • 2021 – 214,663 miles
  • 2020 – 209,392 miles
  • 2019 – 206,112 miles
  • 2018 – 198,697 miles
  • 2017 – 191,758 miles
  • 2016 – 181,725 miles
  • 2015 – 166,705 miles
  • 2014 – 162,306 miles
  • 2012 – 155,289 miles
  • 2011 – 146,763 miles
  • 2010 – 136,764 miles
  • 2009 – 119,299 miles
  • 2008 – 100,825 miles
  • 2007 – 81,299 miles
  • 2006 – 63,148 miles
  • 2005 – 47,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,369 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside fronts on callipers (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lense slightly damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive nearside and offside front swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and off side front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryReverse lamps not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,369 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    223,369 miles
    Test number
    667918894633
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside fronts on callipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lense slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive nearside and offside front swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and off side front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working

  2. Fail223,369 miles (+3,923)11 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,369 miles
    Test number
    903862939308
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside fronts on callipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lense slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive nearside and offside front swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and off side front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working

  3. Pass219,446 miles (+1,289)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    219,446 miles
    Test number
    223687427412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body mounting corroded not yet excessive
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking

  4. Pass218,157 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    218,157 miles
    Test number
    290813427998
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail218,141 miles (+3,478)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,141 miles
    Test number
    391571859796
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass214,663 miles (+5,271)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    214,663 miles
    Test number
    700036907587
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass209,392 miles (+3,280)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    209,392 miles
    Test number
    378930590888
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass206,112 miles (+7,415)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    206,112 miles
    Test number
    737545611858
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass198,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    198,697 miles
    Test number
    645533150426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail198,697 miles (+6,939)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,697 miles
    Test number
    955572701128
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass191,758 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    191,758 miles
    Test number
    567624093462
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail191,754 miles (+10,029)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,754 miles
    Test number
    602888755225
    • FailureOffside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play U.J closest to steering box (2.1.5)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass181,725 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    181,725 miles
    Test number
    652918572694
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNoise from handbrake when applied
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  14. Fail181,720 miles (+15,015)10 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,720 miles
    Test number
    809344258799
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/r rear lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm from steering box (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped over rear axle (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel hose leaking leak from under engine (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing center front seat (5.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter housing signs of leaking
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNoise from handbrake when applied
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryPropshaft bolts to hand-brake drum loose

  15. Pass166,705 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    166,705 miles
    Test number
    297270915457
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail166,701 miles (+4,395)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,701 miles
    Test number
    138086505198
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass162,306 miles (+7,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    162,306 miles
    Test number
    377417504161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass155,289 miles (+8,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    155,289 miles
    Test number
    405206842498
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass146,763 miles (+9,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    146,763 miles
    Test number
    136682831336
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass136,764 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    136,764 miles
    Test number
    253943740373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail136,763 miles (+17,464)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,763 miles
    Test number
    380672240352
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  22. Pass119,299 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    119,299 miles
    Test number
    140281439376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail119,299 miles (+18,474)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,299 miles
    Test number
    452261139456
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass100,825 miles (+19,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    100,825 miles
    Test number
    571621538341
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass81,299 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    81,299 miles
    Test number
    642720637368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,960 miles (+17,812)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,960 miles
    Test number
    534454127380
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass63,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,148 miles
    Test number
    693646726346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,146 miles (+16,042)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,146 miles
    Test number
    910586326321
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass47,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    47,104 miles
    Test number
    692906325345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T12 GWL

Does T12 GWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T12 GWL expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T12 GWL?
The MOT on T12 GWL expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T12 GWL done?
T12 GWL was recorded at 223,369 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 9,326 miles a year.
Has T12 GWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 GWL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T12 GWL 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 T12 GWL find?
T12 GWL passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside fronts on callipers; front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 6 more.

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