2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · MA55 TED
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 97,881 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA55 TED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 97,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MA55 TED 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 (MA55 TED) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MA55 TED Mileage History
- 20/10/202390,733 mi
- 19/11/202494,677 mi+3,944 mi
- 25/11/202494,693 mi+16 mi
- 27/01/202697,881 mi+3,188 mi
- 27/01/202697,881 mi
Average of roughly 3,145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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