2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · AV62 BTY

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. The most recent test in February 2026 at 88,261 miles passed despite an advisory for an oil leak at the steering box. While the vehicle is currently legal for road, the data shows a recurring trend of components being addressed only after failing an MOT test, rather than during scheduled service intervals. At approximately 14 years old, the recorded 88,261 miles represent an average of roughly 6,300 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a Land Rover Defender. The mileage accumulation between tests is steady, with approximately 3,450 miles covered between February 2024 and February 2025, and another 2,161 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. This low mileage suggests the vehicle is not subjected to high-stress driving, but the rubber components remain susceptible to age-related degradation. A buyer must closely inspect the steering and suspension components due to previous failures. The February 2024 test flagged damaged nears front steering linkage ball joint dust covers, and the February 2025 test identified thin front brake pads and thinning rear pads. The recurring issue of front tyres wearing uneven on the edges across three consecutive years suggests a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that remain unresolved. Furthermore, the steering box oil leak noted in February 2026 requires immediate monitoring to ensure it does not escalate or lead to catastrophic steering failure.