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DY62 CSO

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,800 mi
Last recorded55,800 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 CSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 55,800 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive headlamps fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 44,680 miles

Front hub oil seals slight dampness both

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 41,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 39,665 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 36,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,802 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 30,689 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,716 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 CSO 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 87.5%.

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 DY62 CSO, 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 DY62 CSO registered?

DY62 CSO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is DY62 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 CSO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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