2012 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · BJ12 FDF
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 24/05/2012. Recorded mileage 137,108 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2395cc
BJ12 FDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 137,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BJ12 FDF Mileage History
- 26/11/2024125,545 mi
- 06/12/2025137,078 mi+11,533 mi
- 06/12/2025137,078 mi
- 18/12/2025137,108 mi+30 mi
- 19/12/2025137,108 mi
Average of roughly 10,893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BJ12 FDF 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 (BJ12 FDF) between November 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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