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D3 PSA

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,023 mi
Last recorded96,023 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 PSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 96,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2025 93,579 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 92,211 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 90,996 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 85,586 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 85,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 78,758 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 76,009 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 69,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 58,927 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,746 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 29,308 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 29,308 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt new clip (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel adjust (3.1.6b)

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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D3 PSA 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 D3 PSA, 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 D3 PSA registered?

D3 PSA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is D3 PSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 PSA 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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