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DV62 OTA

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,038 mi
Last recorded39,038 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 39,038 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 39,038 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 27,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 27,191 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 26,606 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 24,695 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 22,439 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 22,113 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 21,768 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 21,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 18,889 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 14,708 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 OTA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DV62 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

DV62 OTA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DV62 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 OTA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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