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DS12 EKT

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,377 mi
Last recorded15,377 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 EKT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 15,377 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 15,344 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 15,153 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Minor cuts in belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 15,153 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Minor cuts in belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 15,119 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 12,011 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 10,652 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 9,309 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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DS12 EKT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DS12 EKT, 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 DS12 EKT registered?

DS12 EKT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DS12 EKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 EKT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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