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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc

V12 VCMMOT history

V12 VCM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 52,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

V12 VCM 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 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
52,920 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 VCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 VCM was last recorded at 52,920 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,919 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,920 miles
  • 2025 – 51,842 miles
  • 2024 – 50,763 miles
  • 2023 – 49,251 miles
  • 2022 – 47,780 miles
  • 2021 – 45,708 miles
  • 2020 – 44,359 miles
  • 2019 – 42,036 miles
  • 2018 – 35,600 miles
  • 2017 – 32,868 miles
  • 2016 – 31,367 miles
  • 2015 – 29,147 miles
  • 2014 – 25,787 miles
  • 2013 – 21,025 miles
  • 2012 – 16,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,920 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 13 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,920 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    52,920 miles
    Test number
    132971899630
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail52,919 miles (+1,077)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,919 miles
    Test number
    288585850500
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass51,842 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    51,842 miles
    Test number
    132903934347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail51,839 miles (+1,076)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,839 miles
    Test number
    838114188343
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass50,763 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    50,763 miles
    Test number
    211555953493
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Fail50,761 miles (+1,510)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,761 miles
    Test number
    616690391359
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Pass49,251 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,251 miles
    Test number
    431951009453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Fail49,248 miles (+1,468)6 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,248 miles
    Test number
    672570280582
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass47,780 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,780 miles
    Test number
    920979690940
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Fail47,780 miles (+2,072)1 repaired3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,780 miles
    Test number
    307769604172
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  11. Pass45,708 miles (+1,349)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,708 miles
    Test number
    411176113757
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Pass44,359 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,359 miles
    Test number
    266649400566
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Fail44,358 miles (+2,322)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,358 miles
    Test number
    920215921746
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  14. Pass42,036 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,036 miles
    Test number
    296661613806
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  15. Fail42,033 miles (+6,433)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,033 miles
    Test number
    626903251842
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  16. Pass35,600 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,600 miles
    Test number
    458284394106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  17. Fail35,595 miles (+2,727)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,595 miles
    Test number
    225947869415
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  18. Pass32,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,868 miles
    Test number
    138804538819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,868 miles (+1,501)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,868 miles
    Test number
    276488773723
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass31,367 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,367 miles
    Test number
    173070213064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,147 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,147 miles
    Test number
    399156155196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,787 miles (+4,762)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,787 miles
    Test number
    428074764118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,025 miles (+5,020)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    21,025 miles
    Test number
    446641373129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail16,005 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,005 miles
    Test number
    506250162120
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass16,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,005 miles
    Test number
    786190362169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 VCM

Does V12 VCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 VCM is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 VCM?
The MOT on V12 VCM is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 VCM done?
V12 VCM was recorded at 52,920 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 2,610 miles a year.
Has V12 VCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 VCM has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 VCM 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 VCM find?
V12 VCM passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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