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2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · B23 ULY

B23 ULY

2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 27/01/2012. Recorded mileage 47,181 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
2198cc

B23 ULY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
  • 47,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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B23 ULY Mileage History

  1. 20/06/202243,251 mi
  2. 19/04/202344,617 mi+1,366 mi
  3. 19/04/202344,617 mi
  4. 01/05/202446,388 mi+1,771 mi
  5. 29/04/202547,181 mi+793 mi

Average of roughly 1,375 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

B23 ULY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Defender (B23 ULY) between June 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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