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DV62 OPJ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,001 mi
Last recorded115,001 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 OPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 115,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 115,001 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,881 miles

All 4 tyre valves perished and starting to split

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSR tyre has 2 punctures

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 103,002 miles

Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Handbrake warning light staying on when handbrake released.

High beam flash not working with stalk.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 103,002 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Handbrake warning light staying on when handbrake released.

High beam flash not working with stalk.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 93,231 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 91,857 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,735 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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DV62 OPJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OPJ, 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 DV62 OPJ registered?

DV62 OPJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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