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525 DS

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,018 mi
Last recorded37,018 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration525 DS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 37,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front hub seal leaking slightly

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 36,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2021 35,555 miles

Oil leak from o/s/f hub ball seal

Pass 28 Oct 2020 34,181 miles

all 4 wheels slightly protruding wheel arches

both front hub seals damp

large cut to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2019 33,100 miles

Front both hubs seals damp

Pass 3 Oct 2018 31,824 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 30,504 miles

deep cut to inner sidewall of n/s/f tyre

travel to handbrake

Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,179 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

engine covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 29,178 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on suspension arm on lock to lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on suspension arm on lock to lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,565 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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525 DS is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 525 DS, 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 525 DS registered?

525 DS is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is 525 DS safe to buy?

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