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EY61 LFB

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,599 mi
Last recorded81,599 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 LFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 81,599 miles

Beam deflectors fitted to both headlamps

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Row 3 ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 71,099 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all age cracking (2.2.C.1c)

both rear brake discs are rusty on the inner faces

cuts to all tyre treads

offside front hub seal weeping

Fail 6 Mar 2018 71,099 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all age cracking (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear brake discs are rusty on the inner faces

cuts to all tyre treads

offside front hub seal weeping

Pass 2 Mar 2017 60,496 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2016 50,076 miles

Beam deflectors on headlamps at time of test due to left hand drive headlamps fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,431 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak from gearbox/transfer box

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear side seats have been removed

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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EY61 LFB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EY61 LFB, 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.

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What year was EY61 LFB registered?

EY61 LFB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is EY61 LFB safe to buy?

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