2012 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · FV12 DLE
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 16/03/2012. Recorded mileage 93,548 miles. MOT valid until 11/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2401cc
FV12 DLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 93,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FV12 DLE Mileage History
- 17/10/202289,012 mi
- 10/11/202391,155 mi+2,143 mi
- 29/11/202492,522 mi+1,367 mi
- 08/12/202593,542 mi+1,020 mi
- 12/12/202593,548 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,438 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV12 DLE 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 (FV12 DLE) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”.
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