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DA62 KXL

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,878 mi
Last recorded67,878 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 KXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 67,878 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 65,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 60,351 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 58,550 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 53,111 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 43,365 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 38,125 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 33,589 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,082 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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DA62 KXL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DA62 KXL, 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 DA62 KXL registered?

DA62 KXL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is DA62 KXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 KXL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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