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DC12 HLU

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,445 mi
Last recorded13,445 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

RegistrationDC12 HLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 13,445 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 11,900 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 11,900 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 10,639 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 9,552 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 8,603 miles

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2020 7,835 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 6,819 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 6,641 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 HLU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HLU, 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 DC12 HLU registered?

DC12 HLU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is DC12 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC12 HLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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