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DY62 CUO

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,029 mi
Last recorded33,029 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 33,029 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 31,504 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 31,503 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axil (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear axil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 29,703 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 29,226 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,205 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 28,113 miles

hazard light switch sticking

Pass 7 Dec 2016 25,322 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 25,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 22,531 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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 CUO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CUO, 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 CUO registered?

DY62 CUO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is DY62 CUO safe to buy?

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