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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

TLK 712MOT history

TLK 712 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 200,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
200,536 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TLK 712
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TLK 712 was last recorded at 200,536 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 2,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,287 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,249 miles
Average per year
5,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,536 miles
  • 2024 – 198,287 miles
  • 2023 – 196,681 miles
  • 2022 – 193,749 miles
  • 2021 – 188,482 miles
  • 2020 – 182,576 miles
  • 2019 – 180,696 miles
  • 2018 – 179,476 miles
  • 2017 – 178,492 miles
  • 2016 – 175,844 miles
  • 2015 – 167,948 miles
  • 2014 – 161,768 miles
  • 2013 – 156,377 miles
  • 2012 – 146,487 miles
  • 2011 – 140,440 miles
  • 2010 – 129,732 miles
  • 2009 – 120,406 miles
  • 2008 – 112,632 miles
  • 2007 – 106,008 miles
  • 2006 – 99,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,536 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Clutch pedal rubber missing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Nearside door mirror glass cracked

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,536 miles (+2,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    200,536 miles
    Test number
    446158815318
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass198,287 miles (+1,606)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    198,287 miles
    Test number
    648228904441
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass196,681 miles (+2,932)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    196,681 miles
    Test number
    563605656398
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  4. Pass193,749 miles (+5,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    193,749 miles
    Test number
    226942576449
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  5. Pass188,482 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    188,482 miles
    Test number
    716110164991
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail188,482 miles (+5,906)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,482 miles
    Test number
    279393754201
    • MajorFuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass182,576 miles (+1,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    182,576 miles
    Test number
    216083659877
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  8. Pass180,696 miles (+1,220)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    180,696 miles
    Test number
    631978192732
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass179,476 miles (+984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    179,476 miles
    Test number
    342582383778
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass cracked

  10. Pass178,492 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    178,492 miles
    Test number
    509040859592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass175,844 miles (+7,896)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    175,844 miles
    Test number
    141285033928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  12. Pass167,948 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    167,948 miles
    Test number
    237920595035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked

  13. Fail167,948 miles (+6,180)2 dangerous4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,948 miles
    Test number
    726040395051
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked

  14. Pass161,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    161,768 miles
    Test number
    275607504464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Fail161,767 miles (+5,390)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,767 miles
    Test number
    627087604196
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  16. Pass156,377 miles (+9,890)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    156,377 miles
    Test number
    815606293006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside front hub has free play

  17. Pass146,487 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    146,487 miles
    Test number
    779844992003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass broken

  18. Fail146,486 miles (+6,046)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,486 miles
    Test number
    899074792034
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass broken

  19. Pass140,440 miles (+10,708)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    140,440 miles
    Test number
    625079391099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged

  20. Pass129,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    129,732 miles
    Test number
    111408490002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail129,732 miles (+9,326)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,732 miles
    Test number
    133508390424
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass120,406 miles (+7,774)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    120,406 miles
    Test number
    702388799054
    • NoteNearside wing mirror cracked
    • NoteParking brake travel high

  23. Fail112,632 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,632 miles
    Test number
    240950308139
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass112,632 miles (+6,624)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    112,632 miles
    Test number
    761840808136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass106,008 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    106,008 miles
    Test number
    531503207114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass99,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    99,365 miles
    Test number
    754121306151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TLK 712

What vehicle is registration TLK 712 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TLK 712 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TLK 712 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TLK 712 is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on TLK 712?
The MOT on TLK 712 is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TLK 712 done?
TLK 712 was recorded at 200,536 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,146 miles a year.
Has TLK 712 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TLK 712 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on TLK 712 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 TLK 712 find?
TLK 712 passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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