2012 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · 22 MAS
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 61,100 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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22 MAS Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 61,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
22 MAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Defender (22 MAS) between January 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”.
22 MAS Mileage History
- 21/01/201520,956 mi
- 02/09/201525,455 mi+4,499 mi
- 30/08/201630,910 mi+5,455 mi
- 21/08/201735,779 mi+4,869 mi
- 22/08/201839,760 mi+3,981 mi
- 28/08/201945,208 mi+5,448 mi
- 28/08/201945,208 mi
- 16/09/202050,052 mi+4,844 mi
- 07/09/202154,310 mi+4,258 mi
- 07/09/202258,692 mi+4,382 mi
- 18/08/202359,683 mi+991 mi
- 18/09/202460,398 mi+715 mi
- 10/09/202560,651 mi+253 mi
- 03/09/202661,100 mi+449 mi
Average of roughly 3,456 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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