2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · 3 HDF
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 63,641 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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3 HDF Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 63,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
3 HDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Defender (3 HDF) between March 2016 and October 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
3 HDF Mileage History
- 18/03/201619,050 mi
- 07/03/201727,208 mi+8,158 mi
- 04/05/201840,135 mi+12,927 mi
- 04/05/201840,135 mi
- 30/04/201949,056 mi+8,921 mi
- 23/10/202053,175 mi+4,119 mi
- 30/10/202053,177 mi+2 mi
- 22/10/202154,714 mi+1,537 mi
- 17/10/202256,895 mi+2,181 mi
- 19/10/202359,772 mi+2,877 mi
- 09/10/202461,635 mi+1,863 mi
- 06/10/202563,641 mi+2,006 mi
Average of roughly 4,668 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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