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DU12 KFC

2012 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,017 mi
Last recorded54,017 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 KFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 54,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 43,708 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Feb 2019 41,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit,advise urgent replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake efficiencies close to minimum requirements

Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 34,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KFC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KFC, 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 KFC registered?

DU12 KFC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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