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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

V12 SVXMOT history

V12 SVX is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 51,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

V12 SVX black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
51,881 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 SVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 SVX was last recorded at 51,881 miles on 5 May 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,847 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
2,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,881 miles
  • 2025 – 50,705 miles
  • 2023 – 48,459 miles
  • 2022 – 46,650 miles
  • 2021 – 45,001 miles
  • 2020 – 42,836 miles
  • 2019 – 42,148 miles
  • 2018 – 39,126 miles
  • 2017 – 37,071 miles
  • 2015 – 34,946 miles
  • 2014 – 33,094 miles
  • 2012 – 23,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,881 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Crossmember corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Drop link gaiters both sides perishingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,881 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    51,881 miles
    Test number
    667474244017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Crossmember corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Drop link gaiters both sides perishing
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail51,847 miles (+1,142)1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,847 miles
    Test number
    232000254183
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Crossmember corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Drop link gaiters both sides perishing
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass50,705 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    50,705 miles
    Test number
    887479726725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,703 miles (+2,244)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,703 miles
    Test number
    393245340957
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal has slight seepage.
  5. Pass48,459 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    48,459 miles
    Test number
    471927992112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,650 miles (+1,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,650 miles
    Test number
    160842134520
    • AdvisoryTyres all round slightly perishing due to age
  7. Pass45,001 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,001 miles
    Test number
    636201780494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,836 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,836 miles
    Test number
    736021123263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,148 miles (+3,022)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,148 miles
    Test number
    265128948636
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak heater valve
    • AdvisoryFront hub tractor seals damp
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass39,126 miles (+2,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,126 miles
    Test number
    353030907866
    • AdvisoryAll four coilsprings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass37,071 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,071 miles
    Test number
    982043497259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,946 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,946 miles
    Test number
    372071571256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,094 miles (+9,761)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,094 miles
    Test number
    415166944462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,333 miles
    Test number
    206762532393
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V12 SVX

Does V12 SVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 SVX is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 SVX?
The MOT on V12 SVX is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 SVX done?
V12 SVX was recorded at 51,881 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,125 miles a year.
Has V12 SVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 SVX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 SVX 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 SVX find?
V12 SVX passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; rear crossmember corroding; rear drop link gaiters both sides perishing, and 1 more.

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