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DU12 DHG

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,020 mi
Last recorded35,020 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 DHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 35,020 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 34,779 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 34,438 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 34,413 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 34,413 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 33,546 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 31,720 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,527 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 29,091 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,501 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,713 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,620 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,842 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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DU12 DHG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,200cc 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 DU12 DHG, 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 DU12 DHG?

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What year was DU12 DHG registered?

DU12 DHG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DU12 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 DHG 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.

Does DU12 DHG have outstanding finance?

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