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DG02 LAB

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,241 mi
Last recorded68,241 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 LAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 68,241 miles

Offside Front Slight play on drop arm ball joint

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 68,241 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stops working after stop light engaged (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Slight play on drop arm ball joint

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 63,719 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 63,719 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear axle 'A' frame top ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Plastic filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 62,248 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 62,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 58,388 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 58,388 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 54,752 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 54,752 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,748 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 45,031 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 45,031 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 37,085 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 31,187 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 25,625 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 25,620 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2016 20,267 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 14,561 miles

slight staining on tank around breather pipe valve

Fail 2 Jun 2015 14,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight staining on tank around breather pipe valve

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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DG02 LAB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG02 LAB, 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 DG02 LAB registered?

DG02 LAB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DG02 LAB safe to buy?

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