2012 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · CV12 SSZ
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 104,797 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV12 SSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 104,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV12 SSZ 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 (CV12 SSZ) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel all brakes binding slightly with worn and corroded discs (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear axle upper centre suport joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering box drop arm end joint (2”.
CV12 SSZ Mileage History
- 19/04/202368,987 mi
- 21/04/202368,989 mi+2 mi
- 12/04/202492,838 mi+23,849 mi
- 24/04/2025100,188 mi+7,350 mi
- 16/04/2026104,797 mi+4,609 mi
Average of roughly 11,970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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