2012 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · SY12 UFT
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 23/03/2012. Recorded mileage 115,338 miles. MOT valid until 08/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2395cc
SY12 UFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 115,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SY12 UFT Mileage History
- 16/02/2024100,421 mi
- 10/02/2025107,935 mi+7,514 mi
- 16/02/2026115,304 mi+7,369 mi
- 17/04/2026115,332 mi+28 mi
- 10/06/2026115,338 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 6,447 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY12 UFT 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 (SY12 UFT) between February 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box pitman arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
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