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DA62 KYY

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,908 mi
Last recorded21,908 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 KYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 21,908 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 20,897 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 20,080 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 19,313 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 18,587 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 18,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 16,815 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 15,883 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 14,344 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 12,361 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 10,364 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 7,852 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 KYY 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 DA62 KYY, 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

How do I check the history of DA62 KYY?

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What year was DA62 KYY registered?

DA62 KYY is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is DA62 KYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 KYY 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.

Does DA62 KYY have outstanding finance?

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