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DB10 MAX

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,217 mi
Last recorded52,217 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB10 MAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 52,217 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 52,213 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 52,175 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 50,341 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 47,940 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 47,017 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 45,981 miles

Emissions Undetected

Pass 28 Feb 2017 42,631 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,026 miles

vehicle to clean to perform a smoke test

Pass 11 Feb 2015 38,212 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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DB10 MAX 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 DB10 MAX, 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 DB10 MAX registered?

DB10 MAX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is DB10 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB10 MAX 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.

Does DB10 MAX have outstanding finance?

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