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DV12 ONP

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,355 mi
Last recorded111,355 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 ONP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 111,355 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 106,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bushes un bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bushes un bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 98,182 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 88,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,773 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 76,517 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 69,826 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,681 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 50,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber bushes worn

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,920 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,417 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,792 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 ONP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DV12 ONP, 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 ONP registered?

DV12 ONP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DV12 ONP safe to buy?

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