Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
V712 MAVMOT history
V712 MAV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,012 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 91,012 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,906 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V712 MAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V712 MAV was last recorded at 91,012 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 6,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,607 miles · 15 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,405 miles
- Average per year
- 1,906 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,012 miles
- 2025 – 84,607 miles
- 2022 – 84,557 miles
- 2020 – 84,321 miles
- 2019 – 83,541 miles
- 2018 – 81,631 miles
- 2017 – 79,793 miles
- 2016 – 78,149 miles
- 2015 – 75,233 miles
- 2014 – 71,528 miles
- 2013 – 67,257 miles
- 2012 – 65,873 miles
- 2011 – 62,319 miles
- 2010 – 59,254 miles
- 2009 – 57,426 miles
- 2008 – 55,807 miles
- 2007 – 54,030 miles
- 2005 – 51,692 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,012 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Side steps corroded offside and nearside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive various
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,012 miles (+6,405)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 91,012 miles
- Test number
- 248993454008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,607 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 84,607 miles
- Test number
- 618904588360
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySide steps corroded offside and nearside
Fail84,601 miles (+44)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,601 miles
- Test number
- 317346524588
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam offside ad nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySide steps corroded offside and nearside
Pass84,557 miles (+236)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 84,557 miles
- Test number
- 461646471810
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,321 miles (+780)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 84,321 miles
- Test number
- 216450928201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,541 miles (+30)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 83,541 miles
- Test number
- 217677018889
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,511 miles (+1,880)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,511 miles
- Test number
- 830078532295
- MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,631 miles (+1,838)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 81,631 miles
- Test number
- 656081062688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,793 miles (+1,644)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 79,793 miles
- Test number
- 599993763943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,149 miles (+2,916)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 78,149 miles
- Test number
- 442773644793
- AdvisoryRegistration plate cover missing
Pass75,233 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 75,233 miles
- Test number
- 945719925089
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail75,233 miles (+3,705)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,233 miles
- Test number
- 978139725023
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteRear shockabsorber damping effect reduced due to worn bushes.
Pass71,528 miles (+4,271)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 71,528 miles
- Test number
- 256746814034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront brake disc slightly scored
Pass67,257 miles (+1,384)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 67,257 miles
- Test number
- 196942403040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,873 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 65,873 miles
- Test number
- 219281072189
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail65,873 miles (+3,554)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,873 miles
- Test number
- 285100272188
- FailureTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass62,319 miles (+3,065)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 62,319 miles
- Test number
- 335811171127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,254 miles (+1,828)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 59,254 miles
- Test number
- 890428960116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,426 miles (+1,619)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 57,426 miles
- Test number
- 621306679121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,807 miles (+1,777)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 55,807 miles
- Test number
- 252428668483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 54,030 miles
- Test number
- 112066677103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,030 miles (+2,338)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,030 miles
- Test number
- 602042777173
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are perished
- NoteFront u.j has slight movement
Pass51,692 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 51,692 miles
- Test number
- 434921695267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V712 MAV
- Does V712 MAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V712 MAV is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V712 MAV?
- The MOT on V712 MAV is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V712 MAV done?
- V712 MAV was recorded at 91,012 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 1,906 miles a year.
- Has V712 MAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V712 MAV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on V712 MAV 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 V712 MAV find?
- V712 MAV passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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