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2012 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration OV62HTC
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2198cc
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- Expires 09 Nov 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 69,891 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius/trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 69,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius/trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 63,220 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius/trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (steering box unit) (2.1.5 (a))
7 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 63,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp. cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (steering box unit) (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius/trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 56,108 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 56,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 50,001 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2023 28 Jun 202610 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 45,635 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 42,098 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 37,876 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (d))
8 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 37,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes on arm attached to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (d))
25 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 31,409 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
2 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 27,540 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 27,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
30 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 20,424 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
8 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 13,549 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
8 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 13,549 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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OV62HTC was registered on 2012-10-10
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