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DN61 EDL

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,695 mi
Last recorded157,695 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 EDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2024 157,695 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 152,890 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 147,750 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 139,810 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 126,876 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 110,311 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 95,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 77,809 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,540 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,968 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,893 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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DN61 EDL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DN61 EDL, 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 DN61 EDL registered?

DN61 EDL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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