2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · EY62 DFE
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 71,651 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY62 DFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 71,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EY62 DFE 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 (EY62 DFE) between January 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 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: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EY62 DFE Mileage History
- 31/01/202469,519 mi
- 27/01/202570,672 mi+1,153 mi
- 31/01/202570,683 mi+11 mi
- 21/01/202671,402 mi+719 mi
- 26/08/202671,651 mi+249 mi
Average of roughly 830 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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