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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T12 PERMOT history

T12 PER is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 196,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
196,471 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 PER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 PER was last recorded at 196,471 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 5,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Apr 2017: 13,727 miles, lower than 130,607 miles on 13 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
190,872 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,599 miles
Average per year
5,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,471 miles
  • 2025 – 190,872 miles
  • 2024 – 183,196 miles
  • 2023 – 175,895 miles
  • 2022 – 169,135 miles
  • 2021 – 161,882 miles
  • 2020 – 153,369 miles
  • 2019 – 147,964 miles
  • 2018 – 143,609 miles
  • 2017 – 13,727 miles
  • 2016 – 130,607 miles
  • 2015 – 120,993 miles
  • 2014 – 118,461 miles
  • 2013 – 113,355 miles
  • 2012 – 108,088 miles
  • 2011 – 107,512 miles
  • 2010 – 100,759 miles
  • 2009 – 96,841 miles
  • 2008 – 92,939 miles
  • 2007 – 87,262 miles
  • 2006 – 79,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,471 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel filter damp
  • AdvisoryUnderseal obscuring vision to underside

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,471 miles (+5,599)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    196,471 miles
    Test number
    989893569765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter damp
    • AdvisoryUnderseal obscuring vision to underside

  2. Pass190,872 miles (+7,676)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    190,872 miles
    Test number
    406176453833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass183,196 miles (+7,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    183,196 miles
    Test number
    958987991487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass175,895 miles (+6,760)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,895 miles
    Test number
    419850963339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,135 miles (+7,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    169,135 miles
    Test number
    175544632441
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,882 miles (+8,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,882 miles
    Test number
    639798267447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass153,369 miles (+5,405)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,369 miles
    Test number
    577375543606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,964 miles (+4,355)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,964 miles
    Test number
    647044214073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,609 miles (+129,882)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    143,609 miles
    Test number
    731061714697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,727 miles (-116,880)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    13,727 miles
    Test number
    225755862538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,607 miles (+9,614)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,607 miles
    Test number
    331957976110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,993 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,993 miles
    Test number
    678004805103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,461 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    118,461 miles
    Test number
    927677774107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,458 miles (+5,103)2 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,458 miles
    Test number
    937565174151
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  15. Pass113,355 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    113,355 miles
    Test number
    875945473185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail113,344 miles (+5,256)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,344 miles
    Test number
    487779463188
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass108,088 miles (+576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,088 miles
    Test number
    325297772138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Fail107,512 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,512 miles
    Test number
    855972661278
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass107,512 miles (+6,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    107,512 miles
    Test number
    865742661281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass100,759 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    100,759 miles
    Test number
    532395820289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,841 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    96,841 miles
    Test number
    191332239229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail96,714 miles (+3,775)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,714 miles
    Test number
    342038119263
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  23. Pass92,939 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,939 miles
    Test number
    654827708227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,262 miles (+7,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    150644587116
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass79,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    79,863 miles
    Test number
    544537486194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 PER

Does T12 PER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 PER is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 PER?
The MOT on T12 PER is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 PER done?
T12 PER was recorded at 196,471 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,756 miles a year.
Has T12 PER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 PER has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on T12 PER ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T12 PER find?
T12 PER passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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