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DG12 OKZ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,965 mi
Last recorded78,965 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 OKZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 78,965 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 78,804 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 72,583 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 72,583 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 64,603 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 64,800 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 58,316 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,536 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 45,062 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 45,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 34,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 29,833 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 26,072 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 26,072 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,010 miles

slight play in front transfer box drive flange

Pass 10 Feb 2015 15,852 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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DG12 OKZ 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 DG12 OKZ, 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 DG12 OKZ registered?

DG12 OKZ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DG12 OKZ safe to buy?

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