2012 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · FE12 LXS
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 59,767 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE12 LXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 59,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE12 LXS 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 (FE12 LXS) between September 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 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: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
FE12 LXS Mileage History
- 03/09/202244,103 mi
- 05/09/202355,212 mi+11,109 mi
- 08/09/202355,289 mi+77 mi
- 01/04/202559,298 mi+4,009 mi
- 03/03/202659,767 mi+469 mi
Average of roughly 4,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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