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DV12 LLD

2012 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,958 mi
Last recorded121,958 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 LLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 121,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A/Pillar - Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 121,954 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A/Pillar - Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 119,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 116,006 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 116,006 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjust both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 112,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 102,192 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 92,421 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 81,892 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 65,345 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 35,155 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 35,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,588 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 27,788 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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DV12 LLD is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV12 LLD, 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 DV12 LLD registered?

DV12 LLD is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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