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DU61 WFG

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,286 mi
Last recorded22,286 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 WFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 22,286 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 22,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 22,000 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 19,820 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 19,820 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2016 19,153 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 16,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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DU61 WFG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU61 WFG, 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 DU61 WFG registered?

DU61 WFG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is DU61 WFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU61 WFG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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