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DY62 CFP

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,687 mi
Last recorded100,687 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 CFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 100,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 83,898 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,147 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 75,147 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 63,950 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 63,950 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,134 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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DY62 CFP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 DY62 CFP, 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 DY62 CFP registered?

DY62 CFP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DY62 CFP safe to buy?

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