MT12VGU - Car Check report for Land Rover Defender (MT12 VGU)

Details

Model: Land Rover Defender
Colour: Black
Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Size: 2198cc
Registered: June 2012
Vehicle Age: 14 Years
Export Marker: No
Last V5C Issued: April 2026
Revenue Weight: 3050 kg

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Land Rover Defender MT12 VGU

Road Tax

Tax Status: Taxed
Due Date: 01 Apr 2027
Expires: 10 Months
12 Months Tax: £360
Paid Monthly: £31.50

Mileage History

Typical mileage (middle 50%) for this model and age

Latest reading

36,988 mi

February 2026

Below typical

-36,200 mi

vs same-model median

Lifetime average

~2,700 mi / yr

since new

Emissions

CO₂ Emissions: 295g/km

MOT History

Expiry Date: 22 Feb 2027
MOT Due: 8 Months

23 Feb 2026

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 23 Feb 2026
Test Number: 8908 6121 7132

Expiry Date: 22 Feb 2027
Odometer Value: 36988 mi
Since Last Pass: 10533 mi

22 Jan 2026

Completed: 22 Jan 2026
Test Number: 1086 4690 7290

Odometer Value: 36964 mi

15 Jan 2026

Completed: 15 Jan 2026
Test Number: 8787 5591 3926

Odometer Value: 36623 mi

26 Nov 2016

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 26 Nov 2016
Test Number: 3052 4219 4446

Expiry Date: 14 Dec 2017
Odometer Value: 26455 mi
Since Last Pass: 7030 mi

15 Dec 2015

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 15 Dec 2015
Test Number: 3012 5799 9616

Expiry Date: 14 Dec 2016
Odometer Value: 19425 mi

16 Nov 2015

Completed: 16 Nov 2015
Test Number: 2727 4714 4633

Odometer Value: 19416 mi

Reason(s) for failure

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering pivot point has excessive play UJ under bonnet (2.2.B.1g)
Steering component deformed and unserviceable track rod tube (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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