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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

V712 MENMOT history

V712 MEN is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 233,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

V712 MEN white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
233,892 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V712 MEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V712 MEN was last recorded at 233,892 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 9,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,227 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,665 miles
Average per year
6,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 233,892 miles
  • 2024 – 224,227 miles
  • 2022 – 211,962 miles
  • 2020 – 195,744 miles
  • 2019 – 185,699 miles
  • 2018 – 185,527 miles
  • 2017 – 182,502 miles
  • 2016 – 176,794 miles
  • 2015 – 168,615 miles
  • 2014 – 163,815 miles
  • 2013 – 157,208 miles
  • 2012 – 150,072 miles
  • 2011 – 145,349 miles
  • 2010 – 140,046 miles
  • 2009 – 133,036 miles
  • 2008 – 123,551 miles
  • 2007 – 116,089 miles
  • 2006 – 109,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,892 miles
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBoth front hubs have slight play
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear panel corroded on off side rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Wiper switch faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,892 miles (+9,665)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    233,892 miles
    Test number
    215964753147
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass224,227 miles (+12,265)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    224,227 miles
    Test number
    812675429035
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChassis has small amounts of corrosion all over

  3. Pass211,962 miles (+16,218)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    211,962 miles
    Test number
    439950200112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis rail corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside and off side rear out riggers corroded body still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass195,744 miles (+117)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    195,744 miles
    Test number
    266722302811
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear panel corroded on off side rear
    • AdvisoryWiper switch faulty

  5. Fail195,627 miles (+9,928)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,627 miles
    Test number
    387868275341
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear panel corroded on off side rear
    • AdvisoryWiper switch faulty

  6. Pass185,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    185,699 miles
    Test number
    339073750111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail185,699 miles (+172)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,699 miles
    Test number
    991610377740
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail185,527 miles (+3,025)10 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,527 miles
    Test number
    855013275763
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cross member/bracket (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront floor pans corroded outside of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass182,502 miles (+80)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    182,502 miles
    Test number
    945412471706
    • AdvisoryCentre cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear floor corroded

  10. Fail182,422 miles (+5,628)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,422 miles
    Test number
    590571212196
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear floor corroded

  11. Pass176,794 miles (+8,179)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    176,794 miles
    Test number
    300357689566
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear chassis
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass168,615 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    168,615 miles
    Test number
    542855607066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre rear body mount x-member has corrosion within 30cm of body mountings, but not excessive

  13. Fail168,615 miles (+4,800)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,615 miles
    Test number
    643353061232
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre rear body mount x-member has corrosion within 30cm of body mountings, but not excessive

  14. Pass163,815 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    163,815 miles
    Test number
    757849664219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCentre rear upper suspension arm ball joint rubber dust cover deteriorating
    • NoteCentre rear x-member has corrosion
    • NoteNearside front and offside front swivel seals weeping

  15. Fail163,815 miles (+6,607)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,815 miles
    Test number
    247029164227
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCentre rear upper suspension arm ball joint rubber dust cover deteriorating
    • NoteCentre rear x-member has corrosion
    • NoteNearside front and offside front swivel seals weeping

  16. Pass157,208 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    157,208 miles
    Test number
    726126063218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOffside and nearside body mounting prescribed area has corrosion but not excessive

  17. Fail157,208 miles (+7,136)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,208 miles
    Test number
    669016763231
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNearside rear passenger upper grab handle insecure
    • NoteOffside and nearside body mounting prescribed area has corrosion but not excessive

  18. Pass150,072 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    150,072 miles
    Test number
    718386572203
    • NoteFront no plate has slight damage but can still be clearly read
    • NoteNearside , centre and offside of cenre x-member has corrosion
    • NotePower steering pipe on front x-crossmember has corrosion

  19. Fail150,071 miles (+4,722)8 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,071 miles
    Test number
    747530172293
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront no plate has slight damage but can still be clearly read
    • NoteNearside , centre and offside of cenre x-member has corrosion
    • NotePower steering pipe on front x-crossmember has corrosion

  20. Pass145,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    145,349 miles
    Test number
    395593761226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail145,345 miles (+5,299)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,345 miles
    Test number
    558783861232
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  22. Pass140,046 miles (+7,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    140,046 miles
    Test number
    233978350282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass133,036 miles (+9,485)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    133,036 miles
    Test number
    110415649203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak from near side & offside front ball hubs

  24. Pass123,551 miles (+7,462)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    123,551 miles
    Test number
    570495058274
    • NoteOil leak from top of gearbox
    • NoteWater pump leaking

  25. Pass116,089 miles (+6,506)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    532614547232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass109,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    109,583 miles
    Test number
    950097746290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V712 MEN

Does V712 MEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V712 MEN is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V712 MEN?
The MOT on V712 MEN is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V712 MEN done?
V712 MEN was recorded at 233,892 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 6,471 miles a year.
Has V712 MEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V712 MEN has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on V712 MEN 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 MEN find?
V712 MEN passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: steering box leaking oil; both front hubs have slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 5 more.

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