2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · OV62 CSX
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 101,065 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV62 CSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 101,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OV62 CSX Mileage History
- 05/10/202389,930 mi
- 09/10/202389,939 mi+9 mi
- 04/10/202495,313 mi+5,374 mi
- 14/10/2025101,065 mi+5,752 mi
- 17/10/2025101,065 mi
Average of roughly 5,473 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV62 CSX 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 (OV62 CSX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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 (26 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
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