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BW12 DCU

2011 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140 mi
Last recorded140 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Land Rover Defender56,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 DCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 140 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 43,410 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 43,410 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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BW12 DCU is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,514 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW12 DCU, 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 15 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW12 DCU?

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What year was BW12 DCU registered?

BW12 DCU is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is BW12 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 DCU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW12 DCU have outstanding finance?

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