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DG12 OLX

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,549 mi
Last recorded26,549 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 26,549 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 26,549 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing n/s track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 25,565 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 24,378 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 24,378 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 21,873 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 19,900 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 19,900 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 18,501 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s rears (5.3.2 (c))

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2020 17,032 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 17,032 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose refit (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose retighten (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 15,099 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 15,099 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working new bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 13,001 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 13,001 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel adjust (3.1.6b)

registration plate dirty both front and rear clean (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 10,881 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 10,881 miles

Horn not working replace fuse (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing replace split pin in track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working new bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 9,224 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 7,053 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 7,053 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 OLX 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 DG12 OLX, 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 OLX registered?

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

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