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D23 GDB

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,451 mi
Last recorded88,451 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 GDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 88,451 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,164 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 84,458 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 84,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,531 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 70,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,076 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 61,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

body damage to n/s/f & n/s/r

Fail 23 Apr 2015 61,010 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

body damage to n/s/f & n/s/r

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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D23 GDB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D23 GDB, 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 D23 GDB registered?

D23 GDB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is D23 GDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 GDB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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