2012 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · SL12 TMY

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on January 20 2026 at 148,399 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history shows a recurring pattern of the vehicle failing just days prior to a successful test. The failure on January 5, 2026, at 148,317 miles showed no recorded defects, suggesting a potential administrative error or a minor component issue that was rectified immediately without indicating a deep-seated mechanical failure. At 14 years old, this 2012 Defender has averaged approximately 10,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The mileage data shows consistent intervals between annual tests, with roughly 5,200 miles covered between December 2024 and January 2025, and another 5,400 miles recorded between January 2025 and January 2026. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often benefits the preservation of seals and rubber components in older Rovers. While the recent records are clean of advisories, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and structural integrity points. Given the age and mileage, the Defender is prone to corrosion on the rear crossmember and mounting points which the MOT test does not always capture in depth. You should also examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake lines for excessive wear, as these components frequently show significant degradation around the 150,000-mile mark regardless of a clean MOT history.