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DG62 RCO

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,486 mi
Last recorded73,486 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 RCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 73,486 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 73,486 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 63,050 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 54,002 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 54,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 47,597 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 42,007 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 42,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 36,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,660 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both front (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 26,660 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both front (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Airfreshner (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 17,521 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 17,521 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 11,105 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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DG62 RCO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DG62 RCO, 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 DG62 RCO registered?

DG62 RCO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is DG62 RCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 RCO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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