2012 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · YR12 VMO
2012 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 151,492 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR12 VMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 151,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR12 VMO 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 (YR12 VMO) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment attaches to steering bo”.
YR12 VMO Mileage History
- 23/04/2024133,938 mi
- 26/04/2024133,938 mi
- 24/04/2025143,641 mi+9,703 mi
- 24/04/2025143,641 mi
- 23/04/2026151,492 mi+7,851 mi
Average of roughly 8,784 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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