2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · OV12 TYF
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 11 May 2012. Recorded mileage 102,130 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV12 TYF Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 102,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV12 TYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Defender (OV12 TYF) between April 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”.
OV12 TYF Mileage History
- 09/04/201533,155 mi
- 15/04/201533,155 mi
- 05/05/201647,411 mi+14,256 mi
- 08/05/201761,403 mi+13,992 mi
- 26/06/201870,565 mi+9,162 mi
- 27/06/201870,565 mi
- 26/07/201975,045 mi+4,480 mi
- 26/11/202085,269 mi+10,224 mi
- 24/06/202187,111 mi+1,842 mi
- 17/06/202294,490 mi+7,379 mi
- 23/06/202396,724 mi+2,234 mi
- 27/03/202497,839 mi+1,115 mi
- 25/03/202599,912 mi+2,073 mi
- 09/03/2026102,130 mi+2,218 mi
Average of roughly 6,319 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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