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2 PLP

2012 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,079 mi
Last recorded42,079 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 PLP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 42,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front axle swivel joints leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2024 39,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front axle swivel joints leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2023 37,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front swivel joints leaking slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2022 35,499 miles

front swivel joints leaking slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2021 33,189 miles

front swivel joints leaking slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2020 31,523 miles

front swivel joint oil seals leaking slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2019 30,368 miles

both front swivel joint oil seals leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,441 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 25,590 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 22,041 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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2 PLP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 2 PLP, 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 2 PLP registered?

2 PLP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is 2 PLP safe to buy?

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