2012 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · SJ54 BJS
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 02/03/2012. Recorded mileage 128,753 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2401cc
SJ54 BJS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/08/2026
- 128,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SJ54 BJS Mileage History
- 29/07/2022108,578 mi
- 14/08/2023117,768 mi+9,190 mi
- 15/08/2024122,985 mi+5,217 mi
- 11/08/2025126,003 mi+3,018 mi
- 14/08/2026128,753 mi+2,750 mi
Average of roughly 4,989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SJ54 BJS 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 (SJ54 BJS) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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