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130 DEF

2012 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,362 mi
Last recorded121,362 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration130 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 121,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Sep 2021 121,167 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 120,507 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 120,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full left turn tyre touching suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 116,770 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 103,961 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,032 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes worn and weak

o/s/f tyre on limit at time of test

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,481 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 55,973 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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130 DEF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 130 DEF, 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 130 DEF registered?

130 DEF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is 130 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 130 DEF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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