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DF61 BDX

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,521 mi
Last recorded20,521 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 BDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 20,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 20,158 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 18,395 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 118,547 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 17,457 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 15,205 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 15,205 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 19,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 14,879 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 14,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DF61 BDX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF61 BDX, 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 DF61 BDX?

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What year was DF61 BDX registered?

DF61 BDX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is DF61 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 BDX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF61 BDX have outstanding finance?

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