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EF60 ECF

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,562 mi
Last recorded44,562 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 ECF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 44,562 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 42,527 miles

rear exhaust clamp slightly corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2024 42,527 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust clamp slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 40,407 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 38,220 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 36,142 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,824 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 30,605 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 26,327 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,861 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 12,459 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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EF60 ECF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EF60 ECF, 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 EF60 ECF?

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What year was EF60 ECF registered?

EF60 ECF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is EF60 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF60 ECF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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