LAND ROVER DEFENDER VA12HSX has 17 MOTs

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This 2012 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 39,810 miles 10 months ago on Thursday 27th November 2025 at 17:02.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Thursday 3rd December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

VA12HSX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 202639,810 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED26TH NOVEMBER 202539,809 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Reversing Lamp Inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  2. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20243RD DECEMBER 202536,601 MI
FAILED4TH DECEMBER 202436,601 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20233RD DECEMBER 202432,959 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted
PASSED28TH JULY 202328TH JULY 202431,834 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated A-Frame Ball Joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Front Bumper/cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Quarter Panel Support Corroded.
FAILED24TH JULY 202331,806 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH JULY 202228TH JULY 202329,649 MI
FAILED11TH JULY 202229,648 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH JULY 202128TH JULY 202227,260 MI
PASSED29TH JULY 202028TH JULY 202124,947 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Both Belts Near Door Latch (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
PASSED29TH JULY 201930TH JANUARY 202122,055 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED26TH JULY 201830TH JULY 201919,198 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Wipers Are Starting To Smear The Screen
FAILED26TH JULY 201819,198 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Cut To The Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Both Front Wipers Are Starting To Smear The Screen
PASSED1ST JULY 201730TH JULY 201816,919 MI
PASSED20TH JULY 201630TH JULY 201713,247 MI
PASSED29TH JULY 201530TH JULY 201610,311 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VA12HSX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

VA12HSX MOT Comments

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VA12HSX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 39,810 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,062 miles

VA12HSX FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration VA12HSX was manufactured on Monday 30th July 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 39,810 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 3,062 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VA12HSX has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 23 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 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 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does VA12HSX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 24th September 2026 VA12HSX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VA12HSX Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 24th September 2026 VA12HSX does have Tax. Read more

When does VA12HSX Tax expire?

The current Tax for VA12HSX will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st February 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 VA12HSX MOT expire?

The current MOT for VA12HSX will expire in 2 months on Thursday 3rd December 2026. Read more

When did VA12HSX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VA12HSX was on Thursday 27th November 2025 at 17:02. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VA12HSX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for VA12HSX 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 VA12HSX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for VA12HSX we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VA12HSX?

VA12HSX is registered as a 2012 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has VA12HSX done?

The odometer reading for VA12HSX at the last MOT in November 2025 was 39,810 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 3,062 miles per year. Read more

How old is VA12HSX?

The vehicle VA12HSX was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Monday 30th July 2012. Read more

What colour is VA12HSX?

The official colour of VA12HSX is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does VA12HSX have?

VA12HSX has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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