2012 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 1976 BE
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 172,249 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1976 BE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 172,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1976 BE 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 (1976 BE) between August 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of di”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
1976 BE Mileage History
- 01/08/2024167,262 mi
- 06/03/2025168,655 mi+1,393 mi
- 07/03/2025168,655 mi
- 05/03/2026172,249 mi+3,594 mi
- 05/03/2026172,249 mi
Average of roughly 3,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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