LAND ROVER DEFENDER GK12YTY has 19 MOTs

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This 2012 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 103,341 miles 3 months ago on Friday 30th January 2026 at 15:46.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Friday 29th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

GK12YTY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH JANUARY 2027103,341 MI
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 20259TH MARCH 202698,752 MI
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 20249TH MARCH 202594,599 MI
PASSED7TH MARCH 20239TH MARCH 202489,289 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge To 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED7TH MARCH 202389,281 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective Splitting On Ends (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge To 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Rear Reversing Lamp Inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
PASSED3RD MARCH 20229TH MARCH 202385,112 MI
FAILED2ND MARCH 202285,112 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Rear Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20219TH MARCH 202280,034 MI
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 202180,034 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED5TH MARCH 20209TH MARCH 202175,673 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Both Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bushes Worn Close To Excess
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20199TH MARCH 202072,062 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Bushes Slight Wear
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Discs Lipped
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 201972,053 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  3. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Poor Reserve Travel
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Bushes Slight Wear
  8. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Discs Lipped
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 20189TH MARCH 201965,090 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Drop Link / Ball Joint/ Castle Nut - Split Pin Missing
FAILED21ST FEBRUARY 201863,086 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Drop Link / Ball Joint/ Castle Nut - Split Pin Missing
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 20179TH MARCH 201854,404 MI
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 201754,404 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED1ST MARCH 20169TH MARCH 201744,333 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Both Front Swivel Joints Are Slightly Damp
FAILED1ST MARCH 201644,333 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Both Front Swivel Joints Are Slightly Damp
PASSED3RD MARCH 20159TH MARCH 201634,187 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GK12YTY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

GK12YTY MOT Comments

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GK12YTY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 103,341 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,382 miles

GK12YTY FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration GK12YTY was manufactured on Friday 9th March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 103,341 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 7,382 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GK12YTY has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 20 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 7 Major, 2 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does GK12YTY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 GK12YTY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GK12YTY Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 GK12YTY does have Tax. Read more

When does GK12YTY Tax expire?

The current Tax for GK12YTY will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GK12YTY MOT expire?

The current MOT for GK12YTY will expire in 9 months on Friday 29th January 2027. Read more

When did GK12YTY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GK12YTY was on Friday 30th January 2026 at 15:46. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GK12YTY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for GK12YTY we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GK12YTY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for GK12YTY we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GK12YTY?

GK12YTY is registered as a 2012 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has GK12YTY done?

The odometer reading for GK12YTY at the last MOT in January 2026 was 103,341 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,382 miles per year. Read more

How old is GK12YTY?

The vehicle GK12YTY was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 9th March 2012. Read more

What colour is GK12YTY?

The official colour of GK12YTY is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does GK12YTY have?

GK12YTY has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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