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DRZ 8228

2012 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top Td

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,318 mi
Last recorded185,318 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 8228
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender 90 Hard Top Td
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 185,318 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 182,923 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 171,839 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 171,414 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2024 161,866 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 151,566 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 151,215 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 136,456 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 136,322 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 128,454 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 114,544 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 98,468 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top Td?

Based on 1,769 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
5,625
Miles/Year
299
On UK Roads
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DRZ 8228 is a 2012 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top Td in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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What year was DRZ 8228 registered?

DRZ 8228 is a 2012 Land Rover Defender 90 Hard Top Td, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is DRZ 8228 safe to buy?

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