2012 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · DF61 DEF
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 59,208 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF61 DEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 59,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF61 DEF 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 (DF61 DEF) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 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 (10 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced possible bulb in wrong way round (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DF61 DEF Mileage History
- 05/09/202347,465 mi
- 22/08/202453,207 mi+5,742 mi
- 29/08/202453,263 mi+56 mi
- 20/08/202559,190 mi+5,927 mi
- 22/08/202559,208 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 5,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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