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G11 JDF

2012 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,687 mi
Last recorded94,687 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 JDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 94,687 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 89,348 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 88,718 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 88,718 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 87,674 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 86,745 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 84,388 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 84,388 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 JDF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JDF, 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 JDF registered?

G11 JDF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is G11 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G11 JDF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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