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DG12 OLR

2012 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,811 mi
Last recorded75,811 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 OLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 75,811 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is 3mm

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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 74,697 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 74,697 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 73,241 miles

Offside Front half shaft seal has s light seepage

Fail 5 Dec 2023 73,241 miles

Offside Front half shaft seal has s light seepage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 70,954 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 70,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 64,052 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 64,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 58,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,987 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 44,062 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 38,557 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,970 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 30,970 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) 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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DG12 OLR is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OLR, 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 OLR registered?

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

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