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DU12 DHV

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,727 mi
Last recorded42,727 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 DHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 42,727 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 41,040 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

noise from rear diff

Pass 21 Feb 2024 38,982 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 36,980 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 34,947 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 32,974 miles

advise slight whine on rear axel

advise slight mis-shape on both rear tyres, also tread low

Fail 14 Apr 2021 32,974 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advise slight mis-shape on both rear tyres, also tread low

advise slight whine on rear axel

Pass 16 Mar 2020 32,509 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 30,926 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,882 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 28,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 26,279 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,947 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,136 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 DHV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DHV, 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

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What year was DU12 DHV registered?

DU12 DHV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DU12 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 DHV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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