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DU62 FWX

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,908 mi
Last recorded95,908 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 FWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2021 95,908 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,147 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 73,610 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 63,471 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,647 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,143 miles

Engine compartment covers fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Recomend replacing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Recomend replacing (4.1.E.1)

Offside front headlamp lense damaged ..not effecting beam pattern

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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DU62 FWX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DU62 FWX, 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 DU62 FWX registered?

DU62 FWX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DU62 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU62 FWX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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