2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · HS60 HSS
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 103,294 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS60 HSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 103,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HS60 HSS 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 (HS60 HSS) between October 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush req washers between axle and bush (old style shock requ”; “Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush req washers between axle and bush (old style shock requi”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand bvrake (1.1.2 (a))”.
HS60 HSS Mileage History
- 29/10/202493,579 mi
- 31/10/202493,585 mi+6 mi
- 28/08/202598,652 mi+5,067 mi
- 28/08/202598,657 mi+5 mi
- 26/08/2026103,294 mi+4,637 mi
Average of roughly 5,325 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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