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DE62 KOJ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,242 mi
Last recorded25,242 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 KOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 25,242 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 16,188 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 16,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 15,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 15,454 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 14,702 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 13,268 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 11,607 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 11,000 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 9,623 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 8,825 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 7,790 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 KOJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DE62 KOJ, 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 DE62 KOJ registered?

DE62 KOJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is DE62 KOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 KOJ shows 12 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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