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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V12 TTEMOT history

V12 TTE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 183,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

V12 TTE green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
183,231 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 TTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 TTE was last recorded at 183,231 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 May 2007: 133,772 miles, lower than 954,512 miles on 3 Nov 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
183,208 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
23 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,231 miles
  • 2024 – 183,208 miles
  • 2023 – 183,085 miles
  • 2022 – 182,767 miles
  • 2021 – 180,909 miles
  • 2020 – 177,356 miles
  • 2019 – 175,264 miles
  • 2018 – 172,387 miles
  • 2017 – 169,741 miles
  • 2016 – 167,737 miles
  • 2015 – 164,778 miles
  • 2014 – 162,040 miles
  • 2013 – 159,510 miles
  • 2012 – 155,668 miles
  • 2011 – 151,498 miles
  • 2010 – 143,370 miles
  • 2009 – 138,698 miles
  • 2008 – 137,494 miles
  • 2007 – 133,772 miles
  • 2005 – 954,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,231 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Floor not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,231 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    183,231 miles
    Test number
    887409508247
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,208 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    183,208 miles
    Test number
    188034507862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,085 miles (+318)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    183,085 miles
    Test number
    931136609576
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass182,767 miles (+1,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    182,767 miles
    Test number
    656421926890
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass180,909 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    180,909 miles
    Test number
    216803428781
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail180,817 miles (+3,461)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,817 miles
    Test number
    523589278782
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost (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 foremost (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass177,356 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,356 miles
    Test number
    118940913776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass175,264 miles (+2,877)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,264 miles
    Test number
    851935411128
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor not fully secure foot well (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test Chassis Excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting but NO TOW BALL FITTED .
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass172,387 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    172,387 miles
    Test number
    967304066580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail172,375 miles (+2,634)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,375 miles
    Test number
    145187758969
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass169,741 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    169,741 miles
    Test number
    146818295358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail169,740 miles (+2,003)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,740 miles
    Test number
    449724287094
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass167,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    167,737 miles
    Test number
    341013577829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNoise from water pump

  14. Fail167,737 miles (+2,959)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,737 miles
    Test number
    324067854335
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNoise from water pump

  15. Pass164,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    164,778 miles
    Test number
    564149703771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail164,778 miles (+2,738)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,778 miles
    Test number
    941111920398
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass162,040 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    162,040 miles
    Test number
    337341354441
    • NoteSlight play in both front hubs

  18. Fail162,040 miles (+2,530)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,040 miles
    Test number
    375839044201
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • NoteSlight play in both front hubs

  19. Pass159,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    159,510 miles
    Test number
    818769743256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail159,510 miles (+3,842)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,510 miles
    Test number
    297519743232
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnderneath corroded

  21. Pass155,668 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    155,668 miles
    Test number
    755525252297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail155,662 miles (+4,164)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,662 miles
    Test number
    507278142226
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass151,498 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    151,498 miles
    Test number
    387414761429
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition & not using the full surface for braking

  24. Fail151,498 miles (+8,128)4 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,498 miles
    Test number
    777634161286
    • Repaired at testFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition & not using the full surface for braking

  25. Pass143,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    143,370 miles
    Test number
    224420330118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail143,370 miles (+4,672)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,370 miles
    Test number
    970030930186
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass138,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    138,698 miles
    Test number
    443631029136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail138,698 miles (+1,204)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,698 miles
    Test number
    624860029140
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  29. Pass137,494 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    137,494 miles
    Test number
    711050028183
    • NoteFront registration plate is damaged
    • NoteFront wiper motor is noisey and both wheel boxes are well worn
    • NoteNearside front and offside front seat belt webbings are marked
    • NoteNearside headlamp bezel has corroded
    • NoteOffside front tire outer sidewall is cut to white under layer
    • NoteRear service brake efficiency low

  30. Fail137,492 miles (+3,720)7 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,492 miles
    Test number
    471830928138
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront registration plate is damaged
    • NoteFront wiper motor is noisey and both wheel boxes are well worn
    • NoteNearside front and offside front seat belt webbings are marked
    • NoteNearside headlamp bezel has corroded
    • NoteOffside front tire outer sidewall is cut to white under layer
    • NoteRear service brake efficiency low

  31. Pass133,772 miles (-820,740)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    133,772 miles
    Test number
    680055427175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass954,512 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    954,512 miles
    Test number
    634677005398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail953,393 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    953,393 miles
    Test number
    572986905326
    • FailureFront Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about V12 TTE

Does V12 TTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 TTE is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V12 TTE?
The MOT on V12 TTE is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 TTE done?
V12 TTE was recorded at 183,231 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025.
Has V12 TTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 TTE has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on V12 TTE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V12 TTE find?
V12 TTE passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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