2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · L70 LBO
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 104,089 miles. MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L70 LBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 104,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L70 LBO MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Defender (L70 LBO) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L70 LBO Mileage History
- 13/12/2022101,491 mi
- 12/12/2023102,743 mi+1,252 mi
- 12/12/2023102,743 mi
- 19/12/2024103,227 mi+484 mi
- 18/12/2025104,089 mi+862 mi
Average of roughly 862 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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