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DU12 DFP

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,741 mi
Last recorded34,741 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 DFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 34,741 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 33,523 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 33,523 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 32,016 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 32,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 30,197 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 28,459 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,315 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 24,662 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 22,424 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 20,514 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 20,514 miles

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 17,794 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 17,794 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 14,699 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 14,699 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 11,066 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 11,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DFP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DFP, 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 DFP registered?

DU12 DFP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DU12 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 DFP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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