2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · FW12 TBY
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 131,929 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FW12 TBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 131,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FW12 TBY Mileage History
- 29/03/202394,134 mi
- 05/04/2024104,841 mi+10,707 mi
- 12/04/2024105,024 mi+183 mi
- 25/04/2025120,421 mi+15,397 mi
- 09/04/2026131,929 mi+11,508 mi
Average of roughly 12,469 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FW12 TBY 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 (FW12 TBY) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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