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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,402 cc

V12 TUPMOT history

V12 TUP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

V12 TUP 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 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,411 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 TUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 TUP was last recorded at 126,411 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,307 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,104 miles
Average per year
8,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,411 miles
  • 2025 – 125,307 miles
  • 2024 – 125,270 miles
  • 2023 – 123,599 miles
  • 2022 – 122,998 miles
  • 2021 – 114,674 miles
  • 2020 – 99,405 miles
  • 2019 – 91,860 miles
  • 2018 – 80,820 miles
  • 2017 – 71,902 miles
  • 2016 – 59,135 miles
  • 2015 – 42,751 miles
  • 2014 – 32,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,411 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/ greased (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Reverse light not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine management light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,411 miles (+1,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,411 miles
    Test number
    653696568550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/ greased (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass125,307 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,307 miles
    Test number
    948182207483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated

  3. Fail125,305 miles (+35)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,305 miles
    Test number
    745325988133
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated

  4. Pass125,270 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,270 miles
    Test number
    955962377724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail125,269 miles (+1,670)2 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,269 miles
    Test number
    923979957363
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass123,599 miles (+601)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    123,599 miles
    Test number
    138036789649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,998 miles (+8,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    122,998 miles
    Test number
    159344398859
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass114,674 miles (+15,269)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,674 miles
    Test number
    987439077044
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  9. Pass99,405 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    99,405 miles
    Test number
    447808302325
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisorySteering ram boot split

  10. Fail99,405 miles (+7,545)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,405 miles
    Test number
    955358794140
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front side lights & dash lights come on when brake pedal depressed (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisorySteering ram boot split

  11. Pass91,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    91,860 miles
    Test number
    520699727759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail91,860 miles (+11,040)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,860 miles
    Test number
    122904358482
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass80,820 miles (+8,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,820 miles
    Test number
    304256267207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber upper rubber bush worn

  14. Pass71,902 miles (+12,767)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,902 miles
    Test number
    434649658621
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished on inner wall
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes all round cover in wax oil

  15. Pass59,135 miles (+16,384)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,135 miles
    Test number
    869645416317
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight perished on outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight perished on outer wall
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  16. Pass42,751 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,751 miles
    Test number
    459605345104
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  17. Fail42,751 miles (+10,446)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,751 miles
    Test number
    947713245163
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  18. Pass32,305 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,305 miles
    Test number
    296211374454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,297 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,297 miles
    Test number
    707919264117
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about V12 TUP

Does V12 TUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 TUP is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 TUP?
The MOT on V12 TUP is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 TUP done?
V12 TUP was recorded at 126,411 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 8,013 miles a year.
Has V12 TUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 TUP has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V12 TUP 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 TUP find?
V12 TUP passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/ greased.

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