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DA10 JAY

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,289 mi
Last recorded67,289 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA10 JAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 67,289 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 66,252 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 66,222 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured winch cables (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,789 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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DA10 JAY is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA10 JAY, 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 DA10 JAY registered?

DA10 JAY is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is DA10 JAY safe to buy?

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