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246 LYA

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,189 mi
Last recorded86,189 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration246 LYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 86,189 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 85,130 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 85,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 83,369 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 83,369 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 80,080 miles

Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 79,067 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 77,480 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 74,385 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Drag Link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Drag Link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 69,125 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 61,829 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,677 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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246 LYA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 246 LYA, 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 246 LYA registered?

246 LYA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is 246 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 246 LYA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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