2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · WR62 WND
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 86,751 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR62 WND Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 86,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR62 WND 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 (WR62 WND) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 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: Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
WR62 WND Mileage History
- 20/07/202279,837 mi
- 30/08/202383,078 mi+3,241 mi
- 30/08/202383,078 mi
- 23/09/202485,325 mi+2,247 mi
- 15/09/202586,751 mi+1,426 mi
Average of roughly 2,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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