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DF55 DEF

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,449 mi
Last recorded41,449 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 41,449 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 39,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 36,699 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 34,047 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 31,558 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 31,558 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 28,706 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 25,640 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 22,452 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 19,652 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 16,796 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM PARKING BRAKE DRUM

Pass 10 Sep 2016 14,418 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 12,216 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 12,216 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DF55 DEF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF55 DEF, 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 DF55 DEF registered?

DF55 DEF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is DF55 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF55 DEF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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