2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · R29 JAS
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2012. Recorded mileage 117,204 miles. MOT valid until 26/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,204 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
R29 JAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 117,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R29 JAS Mileage History
- 18/03/202297,992 mi
- 01/03/2023105,870 mi+7,878 mi
- 20/03/2024108,915 mi+3,045 mi
- 21/03/2025113,829 mi+4,914 mi
- 27/03/2026117,204 mi+3,375 mi
Average of roughly 4,774 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R29 JAS 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 (R29 JAS) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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