2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · X8 SGN
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 119,680 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X8 SGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 119,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X8 SGN 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 (X8 SGN) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 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: Suspension (23 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
X8 SGN Mileage History
- 04/07/202395,594 mi
- 07/07/202395,605 mi+11 mi
- 14/06/2024103,218 mi+7,613 mi
- 25/06/2025109,844 mi+6,626 mi
- 26/06/2026119,680 mi+9,836 mi
Average of roughly 8,086 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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