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D1 MTG

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,835 mi
Last recorded73,835 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 MTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 73,835 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 73,769 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded a cross front under radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 73,271 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 72,937 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 72,913 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 72,828 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 72,444 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 72,444 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 72,416 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 72,416 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 65,940 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 65,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 48,700 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 48,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 36,548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 33,959 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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D1 MTG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 D1 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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What year was D1 MTG registered?

D1 MTG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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