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DC12 HBO

2012 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,565 mi
Last recorded96,565 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 HBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 96,565 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Axle pinion seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 91,608 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle pinion seal slightly leaking.

Pass 8 May 2024 86,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Axle pinion seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 81,782 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge

Pass 19 May 2022 77,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 73,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 70,011 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 65,560 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 47,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 47,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 34,315 miles

both front tyres have abnormal wear

play/noise in transmission

rear axle oil seal weeping

Pass 19 May 2016 27,509 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 24,003 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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DC12 HBO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DC12 HBO, 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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DC12 HBO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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