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DA12 AZG

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,957 mi
Last recorded64,957 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 AZG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 64,957 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 64,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 61,722 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 61,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 58,067 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 55,832 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 53,859 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 53,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Wipers do no sit back in park position (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,801 miles

wipers do not park

Fail 4 Dec 2020 52,801 miles

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

wipers do not park

Pass 17 Jun 2019 50,823 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 48,948 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 48,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2017 46,011 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 41,736 miles

emissions to lean to pick up readings

Pass 5 May 2015 37,803 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 36,597 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 AZG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DA12 AZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA12 AZG registered?

DA12 AZG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DA12 AZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 AZG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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