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DF61 DEF

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,208 mi
Last recorded59,208 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 59,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front hub seal leak

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated onto top of rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 59,190 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced possible bulb in wrong way round (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front hub seal leak

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated onto top of rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 53,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bent (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition bracket corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition bracket corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 53,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bent (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition bracket corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition bracket corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 47,465 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 47,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 46,022 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 41,931 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 40,199 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 40,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 38,638 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 35,763 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 32,455 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 29,206 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 25,565 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 20,806 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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DF61 DEF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF61 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 DF61 DEF registered?

DF61 DEF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is DF61 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 DEF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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