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
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 104,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Defender (CV12 SSZ) between June 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 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: “Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel all brakes binding slightly with worn and corroded discs (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear axle upper centre suport joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CV12 SSZ Mileage History
- 30/06/201519,210 mi
- 30/06/201519,210 mi
- 28/06/201632,615 mi+13,405 mi
- 27/02/201737,491 mi+4,876 mi
- 27/02/201737,491 mi
- 19/06/201738,234 mi+743 mi
- 12/06/201848,820 mi+10,586 mi
- 31/05/201956,444 mi+7,624 mi
- 18/06/202064,619 mi+8,175 mi
- 18/06/202064,619 mi
- 15/06/202173,858 mi+9,239 mi
- 15/06/202173,858 mi
- 16/06/202280,287 mi+6,429 mi
- 19/04/202368,987 mi-11,300 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 7,929 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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