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123 DAF

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,306 mi
Last recorded69,306 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration123 DAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 69,306 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 67,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 66,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 63,262 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 63,262 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 59,498 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 55,185 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,070 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,765 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 36,992 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 36,992 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,016 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 20,883 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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123 DAF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 49,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 123 DAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 123 DAF registered?

123 DAF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is 123 DAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 123 DAF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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