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DV62 ORC

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,998 mi
Last recorded94,998 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 94,998 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 91,572 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 87,386 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking on sidewalls . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 83,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 76,978 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 69,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 64,790 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 64,789 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 56,379 miles

Nearside side step damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2018 56,378 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Nearside side step damaged

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated cover missing (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 47,336 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 47,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 38,372 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 29,265 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 29,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ORC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ORC, 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

How do I check the history of DV62 ORC?

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What year was DV62 ORC registered?

DV62 ORC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is DV62 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 ORC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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