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DM12 MUD

2012 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,140 mi
Last recorded47,140 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM12 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 47,140 miles

Offside head light beam pattern only just within limits

Pass 3 Oct 2024 44,393 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 41,926 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 39,376 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 37,196 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 32,705 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 29,307 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 27,769 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,502 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,731 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 17,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DM12 MUD is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DM12 MUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DM12 MUD?

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What year was DM12 MUD registered?

DM12 MUD is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DM12 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM12 MUD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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