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DE12 LUJ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,519 mi
Last recorded90,519 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2022 90,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 80,714 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 75,771 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,776 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 58,979 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,312 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,649 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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DE12 LUJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DE12 LUJ, 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 DE12 LUJ registered?

DE12 LUJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is DE12 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 LUJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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