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DA62 ZZU

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,070 mi
Last recorded37,070 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 37,070 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 37,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 34,983 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 33,077 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 33,076 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 31,202 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 31,202 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 29,409 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 26,732 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 26,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 25,799 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 23,876 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 23,876 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 20,897 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 20,897 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 16,513 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 12,045 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 ZZU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DA62 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

DA62 ZZU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is DA62 ZZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 ZZU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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