Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
V12 FANMOT history
V12 FAN is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 121,738 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 121,738 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,529 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 FAN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 23 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 FAN was last recorded at 121,738 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Aug 2014: 75,093 miles, lower than 102,991 miles on 20 Aug 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 120,933 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 805 miles
- Average per year
- 4,529 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,738 miles
- 2025 – 120,933 miles
- 2024 – 119,159 miles
- 2023 – 117,994 miles
- 2022 – 117,174 miles
- 2021 – 115,947 miles
- 2020 – 113,296 miles
- 2019 – 109,777 miles
- 2018 – 104,346 miles
- 2017 – 91,864 miles
- 2016 – 86,087 miles
- 2015 – 80,968 miles
- 2014 – 75,093 miles
- 2013 – 102,991 miles
- 2012 – 65,390 miles
- 2011 – 58,639 miles
- 2010 – 54,867 miles
- 2009 – 49,514 miles
- 2008 – 42,098 miles
- 2007 – 35,395 miles
- 2006 – 29,730 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,738 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Stop lamp(s) all not working
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Full MOT history
30 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,738 miles (+805)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 121,738 miles
- Test number
- 214010973937
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass120,933 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 120,933 miles
- Test number
- 572255909079
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column has some roughness
Fail120,933 miles (+1,774)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,933 miles
- Test number
- 111778595864
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column has some roughness
Pass119,159 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 119,159 miles
- Test number
- 656112195257
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear positioning light lense deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail119,159 miles (+1,165)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,159 miles
- Test number
- 463585772944
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear positioning light lense deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,994 miles (+820)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 117,994 miles
- Test number
- 987913469565
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear tyres starting to wear low
Pass117,174 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 117,174 miles
- Test number
- 800857529561
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil level near minimum
Fail117,174 miles (+1,227)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,174 miles
- Test number
- 204318938761
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,947 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 115,947 miles
- Test number
- 387516518970
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective CENTRE SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged CRACKED
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail115,945 miles (+2,649)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,945 miles
- Test number
- 256947555158
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake cable guide defective and affecting operation HANDBRAKE (1.1.15 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective CENTRE SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged CRACKED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,296 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 113,296 miles
- Test number
- 850065620611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,288 miles (+3,511)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,288 miles
- Test number
- 449052245535
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass109,777 miles (+5,431)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 109,777 miles
- Test number
- 214231621228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,346 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 104,346 miles
- Test number
- 351427047577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,340 miles (+12,476)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,340 miles
- Test number
- 267018203467
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected rear (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorPower steering ram insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Pass91,864 miles (+5,777)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 91,864 miles
- Test number
- 893608764399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,087 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 86,087 miles
- Test number
- 199800942275
- AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail86,083 miles (+5,115)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,083 miles
- Test number
- 121241086283
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass80,968 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 80,968 miles
- Test number
- 282730717823
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis/rear panel (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryEmissions erratic
- AdvisoryFreeplay evident at steering wheel
- AdvisoryN/s/f and front to rear brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f seatbelt slightly damaged
Fail80,968 miles (+5,875)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,968 miles
- Test number
- 335214171326
- FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis/rear panel (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryEmissions erratic
- AdvisoryFreeplay evident at steering wheel
- AdvisoryN/s/f and front to rear brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f seatbelt slightly damaged
Pass75,093 miles (-27,898)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 75,093 miles
- Test number
- 668511834255
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass102,991 miles (+37,601)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 102,991 miles
- Test number
- 235442933254
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass65,390 miles (+6,751)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 65,390 miles
- Test number
- 298075732241
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass58,639 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 58,639 miles
- Test number
- 487366831291
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail58,639 miles (+3,772)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,639 miles
- Test number
- 496216831291
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass54,867 miles (+5,353)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2011
- Odometer
- 54,867 miles
- Test number
- 470372830163
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass49,514 miles (+7,416)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 49,514 miles
- Test number
- 660551529137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,098 miles (+6,703)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2009
- Odometer
- 42,098 miles
- Test number
- 494002628120
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
Pass35,395 miles (+5,665)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2008
- Odometer
- 35,395 miles
- Test number
- 554592127121
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass29,730 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 29,730 miles
- Test number
- 901115926143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V12 FAN
- Does V12 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 FAN is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V12 FAN?
- The MOT on V12 FAN is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V12 FAN done?
- V12 FAN was recorded at 121,738 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 4,529 miles a year.
- Has V12 FAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 FAN has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on V12 FAN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V12 FAN find?
- V12 FAN passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust mounting defective.
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