2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · C 26
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 33,286 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2198cc
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C 26 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 33,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C 26 Mileage History
- 20/02/202428,074 mi
- 17/02/202530,417 mi+2,343 mi
- 17/02/202530,417 mi
- 23/02/202633,286 mi+2,869 mi
- 23/02/202633,286 mi
Average of roughly 2,593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C 26 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 (C 26) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 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: Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”.
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