2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · AP12 LHJ
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 97,816 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP12 LHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 97,816 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.
AP12 LHJ 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 (AP12 LHJ) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AP12 LHJ Mileage History
- 26/01/202384,817 mi
- 24/01/202488,905 mi+4,088 mi
- 24/01/202488,905 mi
- 03/02/202593,365 mi+4,460 mi
- 16/02/202697,816 mi+4,451 mi
Average of roughly 4,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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