2012 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · VN12 CYA
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2012. Recorded mileage 104,879 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN12 CYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 104,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN12 CYA 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 (VN12 CYA) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VN12 CYA Mileage History
- 23/07/202488,164 mi
- 15/07/202596,538 mi+8,374 mi
- 17/07/202596,539 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/2026104,877 mi+8,338 mi
- 13/07/2026104,879 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,477 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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