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DU12 XVC

2012 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,255 mi
Last recorded79,255 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 XVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 79,255 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 73,801 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 68,618 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 62,931 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 57,828 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 51,897 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 46,459 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 39,824 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 39,824 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 33,063 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 33,063 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,731 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 26,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,791 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 XVC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

DU12 XVC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is DU12 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 XVC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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