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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T512 USXMOT history

T512 USX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 187,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
187,903 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T512 USX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T512 USX was last recorded at 187,903 miles on 12 May 2026, 2,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,457 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,446 miles
Average per year
6,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,903 miles
  • 2025 – 185,457 miles
  • 2024 – 181,503 miles
  • 2020 – 180,907 miles
  • 2019 – 179,211 miles
  • 2018 – 171,301 miles
  • 2017 – 163,234 miles
  • 2016 – 150,555 miles
  • 2015 – 137,360 miles
  • 2014 – 129,369 miles
  • 2013 – 122,806 miles
  • 2012 – 117,135 miles
  • 2011 – 112,424 miles
  • 2010 – 105,533 miles
  • 2009 – 96,678 miles
  • 2008 – 82,891 miles
  • 2007 – 70,917 miles
  • 2006 – 59,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,903 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,903 miles (+2,446)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    187,903 miles
    Test number
    100744160098
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels

  2. Pass185,457 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    185,457 miles
    Test number
    750968460401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass181,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    181,503 miles
    Test number
    865922240547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail181,503 miles (+596)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,503 miles
    Test number
    467792164392
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass180,907 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    180,907 miles
    Test number
    528214235811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass179,211 miles (+7,910)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    179,211 miles
    Test number
    742752925586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass171,301 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    171,301 miles
    Test number
    382087792770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

  8. Fail171,301 miles (+8,067)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,301 miles
    Test number
    908169493324
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

  9. Pass163,234 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    163,234 miles
    Test number
    446045602551
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rea diffs leaking
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear

  10. Fail163,233 miles (+12,678)3 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,233 miles
    Test number
    708504551894
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rea diffs leaking
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear

  11. Pass150,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    150,555 miles
    Test number
    140147648218
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a cut in the inner side wall

  12. Fail150,555 miles (+13,195)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,555 miles
    Test number
    331023577023
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a cut in the inner side wall

  13. Pass137,360 miles (+7,991)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    137,360 miles
    Test number
    115910965162
    • NoteSlight oil leak on n/s/f hub seal

  14. Pass129,369 miles (+6,563)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    129,369 miles
    Test number
    868085784192
    • NoteO/s/f hub seal leaking but ok

  15. Pass122,806 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,806 miles
    Test number
    399295673164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,135 miles (+4,711)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,135 miles
    Test number
    148218272180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,424 miles (+6,891)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    112,424 miles
    Test number
    775088481165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,533 miles (+8,855)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    105,533 miles
    Test number
    222460790415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,678 miles
    Test number
    133761489189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,678 miles (+13,787)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,678 miles
    Test number
    704685779139
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass82,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,891 miles
    Test number
    492633368192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,891 miles (+11,974)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,891 miles
    Test number
    871733368161
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass70,917 miles (+11,752)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,917 miles
    Test number
    421914687192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    173874986157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Questions about T512 USX

Does T512 USX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T512 USX is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T512 USX?
The MOT on T512 USX is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T512 USX done?
T512 USX was recorded at 187,903 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 6,483 miles a year.
Has T512 USX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T512 USX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T512 USX 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 T512 USX find?
T512 USX passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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