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D9 STY

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,259 mi
Last recorded132,259 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 STY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 132,259 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 131,693 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 114,970 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 100,387 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,920 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 84,222 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 84,222 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides top and bottom bushes (2.7.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,685 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 61,669 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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D9 STY is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D9 STY, 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 D9 STY registered?

D9 STY is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is D9 STY safe to buy?

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