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E19 DRC

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,623 mi
Last recorded34,623 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 DRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 34,623 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 34,623 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 34,090 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 34,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 33,801 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 33,627 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 32,813 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 32,279 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 31,162 miles

vehicle immaculately presented

Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,660 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,862 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 11,850 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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E19 DRC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc 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 E19 DRC, 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

How do I check the history of E19 DRC?

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What year was E19 DRC registered?

E19 DRC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is E19 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 DRC 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.

Does E19 DRC have outstanding finance?

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