2012 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · F2 DML
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 38,080 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F2 DML Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 38,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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F2 DML MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Defender (F2 DML) between April 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
F2 DML Mileage History
- 27/04/202232,289 mi
- 30/09/202433,408 mi+1,119 mi
- 01/10/202538,080 mi+4,672 mi
Average of roughly 1,688 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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