Highlights

Two former registered owners
In current ownership for over nine years
Original paint reported to present well
Garage stored since 2020
MOT valid until July 2027

The Appeal

The final generation of the original Land Rover Defender remains one of the most sought-after utility vehicles on the market. The 2012 Defender 90, fitted with the 2.2-liter diesel engine and six-speed manual transmission, represents the most refined iteration of this iconic platform, combining proven mechanicals with improved refinement.

This example has had just two former registered owners before the current owner acquired it in March 2017 with under 17,000 miles recorded. In the more than nine years since, it has been carefully maintained and garage stored since 2020. The seller reports the original paint presents well, and the undercarriage is described as being in very good condition. Recent work includes a new clutch and powder-coated windshield brackets and rear ladder this year, a replacement front bumper in 2025, and a front axle case flange recall completed by Taunton Land Rover in 2023. With an MOT valid until July 2027 and 33,392 miles showing, this Defender 90 appears to be a well-kept example that deserves close attention.

Key Information

Mileage: 33,390 miles (supported by MOT history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until July 2027
Technical specs: 2.2-liter 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission
Paperwork: owner's manual, V5C, invoices, MOT certificates

The Detail

New clutch installed in 2026
Windshield brackets and rear ladder powder coated black in 2026
Front bumper replaced in 2025
Front axle case flange recall completed by Taunton Land Rover in 2023
New battery installed in 2023
New front tires installed in 2021
Passenger-side rear CV boot replaced in 2018
Garage stored since 2020
Factory equipment includes running boards, rear ladder, and ball and pin tow hitch
Backup sensors and Rhino roof rack have been added
One end cap on the driver's side running board is missing
Some small scratches noted below the driver's door
Some rust present on the wheel rims
The seller describes the undercarriage as being in very good condition
The seller reports the cab is in very good condition with no tears in the upholstery and no damage to the dashboard
Seat base coverings show small signs of wear on the corners of both driver and passenger seats
Removable Defender floor mats installed in addition to the fixed mats
Rear cargo area has Land Rover molded mats with marks to the paint on the partition
MOT notes passenger-side tie rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the entry of dirt (minor defect)
Two MOT advisories: passenger-side rear tire slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, driver-side rear tire slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
The seller states the vehicle runs and starts well and has had no significant mechanical problems during nine years of ownership

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