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DU12 XVJ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,988 mi
Last recorded63,988 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 63,988 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 62,641 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 60,610 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 60,610 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play near side outer and dust boot deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid on to wind screen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 57,694 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 57,694 miles

Headlamp aim too high near side (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low off side (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 53,892 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 53,892 miles

Position lamp not working off side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt off side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 49,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,797 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 37,861 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,647 miles

both rear tyres perished

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,207 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 28,207 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low near side (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working near side (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 21,781 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,693 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 XVJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

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

Is DU12 XVJ safe to buy?

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