2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · HF12 MGY
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2012. Recorded mileage 127,707 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF12 MGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 127,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HF12 MGY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Defender (HF12 MGY) between May 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
HF12 MGY Mileage History
- 10/05/2022121,366 mi
- 09/05/2023134,796 mi+13,430 mi
- 22/02/2024119,872 km
- 17/03/2025124,675 km+4,803 km
- 12/10/2026127,707 mi
Average of roughly 1,433 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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