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DY62 CVL

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,697 mi
Last recorded106,697 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 106,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 100,042 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 100,040 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2024 94,203 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 87,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 81,183 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 73,607 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 65,225 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 65,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,036 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 43,197 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 34,375 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 24,501 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 CVL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CVL, 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 CVL registered?

DY62 CVL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is DY62 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 CVL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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