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D110 USW

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,285 mi
Last recorded84,285 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD110 USW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 84,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 84,272 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit of .5 + 05 = .55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 81,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 79,116 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 74,077 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,909 miles

both front hub seals slightly weaping

Fail 25 Oct 2021 69,908 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both front hub seals slightly weaping

Pass 22 Oct 2020 66,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 65,806 miles

both front swivel hubs leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2018 62,615 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 50,704 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 40,521 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,470 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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D110 USW is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D110 USW, 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 D110 USW registered?

D110 USW is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is D110 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D110 USW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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