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When is the MOT due for N12 DAF?

The MOT for N12 DAF is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 February 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of N12 DAF?

The recorded mileage for N12 DAF is 126,836 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N12 DAF ULEZ compliant?

No, N12 DAF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · N12 DAF

N12 DAF

1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 126,836 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 23 Feb 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 126,836 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1997

Engine

2495cc

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N12 DAF Key Findings

28 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
126,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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N12 DAF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 11:59

MOT Analysis

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28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (N12 DAF) between January 2006 and February 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Steering (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)”.

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N12 DAF Mileage History

09/01/200637,057 mi
05/01/200739,642 mi+2,585 mi
27/12/200742,582 mi+2,940 mi
02/01/200945,876 mi+3,294 mi
11/01/201048,470 mi+2,594 mi
11/01/201048,471 mi+1 mi
13/01/201151,097 mi+2,626 mi
17/01/201151,153 mi+56 mi
06/01/201253,304 mi+2,151 mi
11/01/201253,377 mi+73 mi
04/01/201354,791 mi+1,414 mi
04/01/201354,791 mi
24/01/201456,016 mi+1,225 mi
27/01/201456,047 mi+31 mi
09/01/201561,742 mi+5,695 mi
26/01/201669,569 mi+7,827 mi
04/02/201669,610 mi+41 mi
12/01/2017754,309 mi+684,699 mi
16/01/201889,915 mi-664,394 mi
16/01/201889,944 mi+29 mi
25/01/201998,173 mi+8,229 mi
21/01/2020105,614 mi+7,441 mi
17/02/2021112,992 mi+7,378 mi
17/01/2022117,198 mi+4,206 mi
24/02/2023121,057 mi+3,859 mi
16/02/2024123,033 mi+1,976 mi
10/02/2025125,144 mi+2,111 mi
11/02/2026126,836 mi+1,692 mi

Average of roughly 4,469 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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