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D16 MTG

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,510 mi
Last recorded36,510 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 MTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 36,510 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 35,727 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 34,255 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 31,650 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 30,405 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 29,878 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 28,180 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 26,742 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 20,310 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 19,973 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 19,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 19,234 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 15,139 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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D16 MTG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 D16 MTG, 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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How do I check the history of D16 MTG?

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What year was D16 MTG registered?

D16 MTG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is D16 MTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 MTG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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