2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · AU62 SVF
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 63,027 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU62 SVF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 63,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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AU62 SVF MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Defender (AU62 SVF) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
AU62 SVF Mileage History
- 21/07/202257,415 mi
- 26/07/202359,036 mi+1,621 mi
- 02/08/202461,407 mi+2,371 mi
- 15/07/202563,027 mi+1,620 mi
Average of roughly 1,881 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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