CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE12 BVL

2012 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,777 mi
Last recorded76,777 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 BVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 76,777 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 76,766 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box ball joint linking draglink and panhard arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 73,789 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 71,335 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box outter skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 71,333 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded main metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering joint from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box outter skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 67,885 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 63,990 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 60,113 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 57,195 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,864 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff input seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 49,863 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff input seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,065 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 42,065 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play main drop link at steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 34,121 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,735 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,662 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE12 BVL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE12 BVL, 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 DE12 BVL?

You can check the full history of DE12 BVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE12 BVL registered?

DE12 BVL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is DE12 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 BVL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE12 BVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE12 BVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.