2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · 12 GO
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 11/06/2012. Recorded mileage 50,137 miles. MOT valid until 26/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2198cc
12 GO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 50,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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12 GO Mileage History
- 03/07/202448,511 mi
- 04/07/202448,512 mi+1 mi
- 24/07/202548,732 mi+220 mi
- 22/07/202650,135 mi+1,403 mi
- 28/07/202650,137 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 786 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
12 GO MOT History
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 (12 GO) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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