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DU12 XWB

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,519 mi
Last recorded158,519 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 158,519 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 145,071 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 145,071 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 136,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 120,260 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 120,260 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 99,938 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 99,938 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 99,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,758 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 80,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,521 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 61,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XWB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XWB, 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.

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What year was DU12 XWB registered?

DU12 XWB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is DU12 XWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 XWB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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