2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · A21 BAF
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 108,222 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A21 BAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 108,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A21 BAF Mileage History
- 22/08/202497,295 mi
- 15/08/2025100,738 mi+3,443 mi
- 15/08/2025100,738 mi
- 11/08/2026108,216 mi+7,478 mi
- 12/08/2026108,222 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,544 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A21 BAF 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 (A21 BAF) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 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: Lighting (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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