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DA12 AVZ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,833 mi
Last recorded55,833 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 AVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 55,833 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 55,796 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,245 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 51,681 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 51,681 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to frontx2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 48,780 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 46,026 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 31 May 2016 42,723 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,694 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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DA12 AVZ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc 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 DA12 AVZ, 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 DA12 AVZ registered?

DA12 AVZ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is DA12 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 AVZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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