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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,495 cc

V12 CATMOT history

V12 CAT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

V12 CAT black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
132,169 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 CAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 CAT was last recorded at 132,169 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
129,740 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,429 miles
Average per year
5,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,169 miles
  • 2025 – 129,740 miles
  • 2024 – 127,554 miles
  • 2023 – 125,671 miles
  • 2022 – 122,175 miles
  • 2021 – 116,783 miles
  • 2020 – 110,767 miles
  • 2019 – 100,863 miles
  • 2018 – 93,634 miles
  • 2017 – 90,194 miles
  • 2016 – 86,150 miles
  • 2015 – 80,148 miles
  • 2014 – 70,429 miles
  • 2013 – 61,798 miles
  • 2012 – 52,047 miles
  • 2011 – 42,540 miles
  • 2010 – 37,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,169 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,169 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    132,169 miles
    Test number
    147310737999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,740 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    129,740 miles
    Test number
    666678545252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,554 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,554 miles
    Test number
    151826900011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,671 miles (+3,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,671 miles
    Test number
    890347667949
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  5. Pass122,175 miles (+5,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,175 miles
    Test number
    379641783158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  6. Pass116,783 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    116,783 miles
    Test number
    505340760059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,767 miles (+9,904)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    110,767 miles
    Test number
    985166369461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,863 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    100,863 miles
    Test number
    382484341632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,634 miles (+3,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,634 miles
    Test number
    567267664641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak
  10. Pass90,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,194 miles
    Test number
    288522995545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,194 miles (+4,044)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,194 miles
    Test number
    337182861180
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  12. Pass86,150 miles (+6,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,150 miles
    Test number
    885252768238
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass80,148 miles (+9,719)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,148 miles
    Test number
    946417015162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,429 miles (+8,631)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,429 miles
    Test number
    628885314135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,798 miles (+9,751)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,798 miles
    Test number
    748366213156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,047 miles (+9,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,047 miles
    Test number
    255306912164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  17. Pass42,540 miles (+5,196)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,540 miles
    Test number
    198717311190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,344 miles
    Test number
    601779680066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 CAT

Does V12 CAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 CAT is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 CAT?
The MOT on V12 CAT is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 CAT done?
V12 CAT was recorded at 132,169 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,910 miles a year.
Has V12 CAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 CAT has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on V12 CAT 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 V12 CAT find?
V12 CAT passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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