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DS12 ELJ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,738 mi
Last recorded28,738 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 28,738 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 28,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 24,091 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 19,337 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 15,930 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 14,270 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 14,193 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 14,163 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 13,905 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 13,495 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 11,420 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 9,358 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 7,343 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 ELJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ELJ, 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 DS12 ELJ?

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What year was DS12 ELJ registered?

DS12 ELJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DS12 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 ELJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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