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DK12 FUG

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,134 mi
Last recorded24,134 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 FUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 24,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front axle swivel joint housing slight seepage of oil

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 21,160 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

Fail 3 Apr 2018 21,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 14 Sep 2016 18,336 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 8 Sep 2015 14,968 miles

Offside Front oil mist swivel joint

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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DK12 FUG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK12 FUG, 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 DK12 FUG registered?

DK12 FUG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is DK12 FUG safe to buy?

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