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DA61 AUV

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,275 mi
Last recorded50,275 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 AUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 50,275 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 50,275 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 48,391 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 47,922 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 46,608 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2020 43,652 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 40,317 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 40,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 35,606 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,792 miles

trigger point not met

Fail 31 May 2017 29,752 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

trigger point not met

Pass 31 May 2016 22,305 miles

Nearside Front stub axle leaking oil-very close to brake disc

Offside Front nail in tyre tread

Fail 31 May 2016 22,305 miles

Nearside Front stub axle leaking oil-very close to brake disc

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front nail in tyre tread

Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,693 miles

front axle nearside tractor seal slight weep of oil

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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DA61 AUV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA61 AUV, 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 DA61 AUV registered?

DA61 AUV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is DA61 AUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 AUV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA61 AUV have outstanding finance?

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