CarVerify

Free Car Check

DP11 ODP

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,328 mi
Last recorded51,328 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 ODP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 51,328 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 49,701 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 48,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 47,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes and chassis freshly waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 45,364 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 41,787 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 36,996 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 31,768 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 31,768 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate inscription illegible customer changed plate's in car park (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 27,176 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 22,250 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DP11 ODP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 DP11 ODP, 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 DP11 ODP?

You can check the full history of DP11 ODP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DP11 ODP registered?

DP11 ODP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is DP11 ODP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP11 ODP 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.

Does DP11 ODP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DP11 ODP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.