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DN61 EDV

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,835 mi
Last recorded43,835 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 43,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,738 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 38,738 miles

Central Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. Offside. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 34,702 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 29,707 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 EDV 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 DN61 EDV, 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 EDV registered?

DN61 EDV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is DN61 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN61 EDV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN61 EDV have outstanding finance?

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