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DU12 DFL

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,024 mi
Last recorded96,024 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 DFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 96,024 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 94,308 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 94,306 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 89,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 87,531 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 87,531 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjust both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,131 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 81,127 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both centre over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 73,624 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 65,580 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 65,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2017 60,096 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 53,691 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 53,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,836 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,578 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 47,578 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DU12 DFL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU12 DFL, 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 DU12 DFL registered?

DU12 DFL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is DU12 DFL safe to buy?

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