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G11 DGS

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,375 mi
Last recorded43,375 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 DGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 43,375 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 40,688 miles

front tyre walls starting to perish and crack

Pass 4 Dec 2023 38,013 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 36,036 miles

n/s front and both rear tyre walls perished and cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2021 33,982 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 31,990 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 27,020 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 24,425 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 20,879 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 16,694 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 14,126 miles

Chip in screen outside of swept area

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 14,126 miles

Chip in screen outside of swept area

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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G11 DGS is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc 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 G11 DGS, 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 G11 DGS registered?

G11 DGS is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is G11 DGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G11 DGS 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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