LAND ROVER DEFENDER WJ12DCU has 22 MOTs

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This 2012 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 90,114 miles 3 days ago on Friday 8th May 2026 at 15:49.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Friday 7th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

WJ12DCU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH MAY 202790,114 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Hole In Drivers Footwell
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED5TH MAY 202690,105 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Hole In Drivers Footwell
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Ball Joint Has Slight Play Axle Fulcrum (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Axle Fulcrum (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Long Park Brake Travel
  12. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH MAY 20255TH MAY 202685,825 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Upper Suspension Component Ball Joint Has Slight Play Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Upper Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Rear Axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED29TH APRIL 202585,824 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Reversing Lamp Inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Upper Suspension Component Ball Joint Has Slight Play Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED22ND APRIL 202423RD APRIL 202581,957 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED17TH APRIL 202481,952 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED24TH APRIL 202323RD APRIL 202475,778 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED21ST APRIL 202375,770 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Tie Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Tie Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Reversing Lamp Inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
PASSED16TH MARCH 202231ST MARCH 202369,661 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED15TH MARCH 202269,653 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Reversing Lamp Inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Tie Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED30TH MARCH 202131ST MARCH 202264,591 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Defective (1.1.10 (f))
FAILED30TH MARCH 202164,591 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Defective (1.1.10 (f))
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED25TH MARCH 202031ST MARCH 202159,343 MI
FAILED25TH MARCH 202059,343 MI
 
  1. PRS - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Worn Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  2. PRS - Reversing Lamp Inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
PASSED27TH MARCH 201931ST MARCH 202050,951 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED26TH MARCH 201950,946 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED27TH MARCH 201831ST MARCH 201942,311 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED27TH MARCH 201842,311 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  4. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED22ND MARCH 201731ST MARCH 201834,965 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
FAILED22ND MARCH 201734,964 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged Sufficient To Significantly Weakened The Webbing (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED23RD MARCH 201631ST MARCH 201727,139 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Hi Level Brake Light In Op,
  4. ADVISORY - Reverse Light Inop.
PASSED9TH MARCH 201531ST MARCH 201620,729 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WJ12DCU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 55% | MOT Failure Rate: 45%

WJ12DCU MOT Comments

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WJ12DCU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 90,114 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,437 miles

WJ12DCU FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration WJ12DCU was manufactured on Saturday 31st March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 90,114 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 6,437 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WJ12DCU has a 55% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 55 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 27 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 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 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does WJ12DCU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 WJ12DCU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WJ12DCU Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 WJ12DCU does have Tax. Read more

When does WJ12DCU Tax expire?

The current Tax for WJ12DCU will expire in 9 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 WJ12DCU MOT expire?

The current MOT for WJ12DCU will expire in 12 months on Friday 7th May 2027. Read more

When did WJ12DCU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WJ12DCU was on Friday 8th May 2026 at 15:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WJ12DCU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for WJ12DCU 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 WJ12DCU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for WJ12DCU we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 55% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WJ12DCU?

WJ12DCU is registered as a 2012 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has WJ12DCU done?

The odometer reading for WJ12DCU at the last MOT in May 2026 was 90,114 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 6,437 miles per year. Read more

How old is WJ12DCU?

The vehicle WJ12DCU was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 31st March 2012. Read more

What colour is WJ12DCU?

The official colour of WJ12DCU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does WJ12DCU have?

WJ12DCU has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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