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DE62 EPC

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,610 mi
Last recorded42,610 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 EPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 42,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 40,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 38,822 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 35,510 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 35,510 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 31,667 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 27,080 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 25,499 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 25,499 miles

Front Track rod end seriously misaligned binding (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 20,974 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel seal wet

Offside Front swivel seal damp

Pass 20 Jul 2017 17,902 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 17,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 14,854 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 14,854 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 10,498 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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DE62 EPC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DE62 EPC, 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 DE62 EPC registered?

DE62 EPC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DE62 EPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 EPC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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