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2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · WJ12 PLV

WJ12 PLV

2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 45,126 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2012 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
45,126 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
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Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
2198cc
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WJ12 PLV Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 04/11/2025
  • 45,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure

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WJ12 PLV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Defender (WJ12 PLV) between November 2025 and November 2025.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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