2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · LAX 1
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 128,335 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LAX 1 Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 128,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LAX 1 Mileage History
- 10/02/201512,582 mi
- 03/02/201617,170 mi+4,588 mi
- 03/02/201617,170 mi
- 27/07/201618,106 mi+936 mi
- 15/02/201723,765 mi+5,659 mi
- 15/02/201723,765 mi
- 10/11/201725,083 mi+1,318 mi
- 15/11/201841,797 mi+16,714 mi
- 15/11/201841,797 mi
- 11/11/201958,728 mi+16,931 mi
- 12/11/201958,728 mi
- 13/11/202070,618 mi+11,890 mi
- 13/11/202070,618 mi
- 17/11/202183,063 mi+12,445 mi
- 17/11/202299,398 mi+16,335 mi
- 10/11/2023111,373 mi+11,975 mi
- 06/12/2024116,045 mi+4,672 mi
- 06/12/2025128,335 mi+12,290 mi
Average of roughly 10,699 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
LAX 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Defender (LAX 1) between February 2015 and December 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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