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DA12 UEO

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,880 mi
Last recorded103,880 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 UEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 103,880 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 97,415 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 93,449 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 93,435 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 93,187 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,106 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 90,136 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,351 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,417 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,291 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 55,278 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working not coming straight on when switch turned on. (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UEO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UEO, 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 UEO registered?

DA12 UEO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is DA12 UEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 UEO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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