2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · J29 JAC
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2012. Recorded mileage 93,756 miles. MOT valid until 02/02/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,756 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2198cc
J29 JAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 93,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J29 JAC Mileage History
- 26/01/202483,356 mi
- 29/01/202483,357 mi+1 mi
- 03/02/202590,162 mi+6,805 mi
- 03/02/202590,162 mi
- 03/02/202693,756 mi+3,594 mi
Average of roughly 5,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J29 JAC 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 (J29 JAC) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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