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DV62 OMX

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,491 mi
Last recorded74,491 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 OMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,491 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 64,694 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,455 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 19 Jan 2016 51,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Repaired (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Repaired (1.8)

engine management light illuminated

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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DV62 OMX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV62 OMX, 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 DV62 OMX registered?

DV62 OMX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is DV62 OMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 OMX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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