Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
X12 JELMOT history
X12 JEL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 173,650 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 173,650 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,135 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X12 JEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X12 JEL was last recorded at 173,650 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 2,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 171,149 miles · 10 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,501 miles
- Average per year
- 7,135 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,650 miles
- 2025 – 171,149 miles
- 2024 – 168,657 miles
- 2023 – 167,001 miles
- 2022 – 163,703 miles
- 2021 – 159,156 miles
- 2020 – 154,181 miles
- 2019 – 148,522 miles
- 2018 – 143,959 miles
- 2017 – 142,172 miles
- 2016 – 131,193 miles
- 2015 – 121,487 miles
- 2014 – 113,624 miles
- 2013 – 103,858 miles
- 2012 – 95,864 miles
- 2011 – 84,434 miles
- 2010 – 75,308 miles
- 2009 – 62,039 miles
- 2008 – 47,572 miles
- 2007 – 37,431 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,650 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Top of engine
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
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 Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,650 miles (+2,501)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 173,650 miles
- Test number
- 267450365822
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Top of engine
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass171,149 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 171,149 miles
- Test number
- 995338657535
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail171,149 miles (+2,492)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,149 miles
- Test number
- 767213781604
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass168,657 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 168,657 miles
- Test number
- 956097219121
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail168,657 miles (+1,656)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,657 miles
- Test number
- 207157465982
- 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass167,001 miles (+15)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 167,001 miles
- Test number
- 286055483812
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail166,986 miles (+15)7 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,986 miles
- Test number
- 407157442408
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail166,971 miles (+3,268)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,971 miles
- Test number
- 234527324550
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass163,703 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 163,703 miles
- Test number
- 558812725595
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail163,702 miles (+4,546)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,702 miles
- Test number
- 653794355665
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass159,156 miles (+27)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 159,156 miles
- Test number
- 690572422476
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail159,129 miles (+4,948)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,129 miles
- Test number
- 460515161290
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass154,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 154,181 miles
- Test number
- 431314213039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,181 miles (+5,659)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,181 miles
- Test number
- 694566317654
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass148,522 miles (+4,563)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 148,522 miles
- Test number
- 919760949576
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass143,959 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 143,959 miles
- Test number
- 150212117620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,946 miles (+1,774)1 major2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,946 miles
- Test number
- 559092839381
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass142,172 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 142,172 miles
- Test number
- 417433212056
- AdvisoryN/s/r disc corroded, slight leak front diff seals
Fail142,172 miles (+2,406)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,172 miles
- Test number
- 304182088318
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play both n/s (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryN/s/r disc corroded, slight leak front diff seals
Pass139,766 miles (+8,573)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 139,766 miles
- Test number
- 590851358316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,193 miles (+9,706)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 131,193 miles
- Test number
- 423957965219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,487 miles (+7,863)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 121,487 miles
- Test number
- 126309965416
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteN/S/F SWIVEL BEARING PLAY
- NoteO/S/F SWIVEL BEARING PLAY
Pass113,624 miles (+9,766)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 113,624 miles
- Test number
- 125685884029
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass103,858 miles (+7,994)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 103,858 miles
- Test number
- 157395653183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,864 miles (+11,430)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 95,864 miles
- Test number
- 238648152463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,434 miles (+394)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 84,434 miles
- Test number
- 856323401158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,040 miles (+8,732)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,040 miles
- Test number
- 228757981007
- FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass75,308 miles (+13,269)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 75,308 miles
- Test number
- 794725200198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,039 miles (+14,467)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 62,039 miles
- Test number
- 234444309425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,572 miles (+10,141)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 47,572 miles
- Test number
- 453421448119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,431 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 37,431 miles
- Test number
- 871080537113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X12 JEL
- Does X12 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X12 JEL is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X12 JEL?
- The MOT on X12 JEL is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X12 JEL done?
- X12 JEL was recorded at 173,650 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 7,135 miles a year.
- Has X12 JEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X12 JEL has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on X12 JEL 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 X12 JEL find?
- X12 JEL passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive gearbox; coolant leak top of engine; front oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 2 more.
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