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GA03 HOL

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,351 mi
Last recorded42,351 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA03 HOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 42,351 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 39,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 37,488 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 36,212 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 36,212 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 33,456 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 33,213 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 31,057 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 28,533 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 28,533 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 25,306 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 22,389 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 18,283 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

no emissions detected at test

Pass 16 Jun 2015 14,425 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Zero emisions at time of test

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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GA03 HOL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GA03 HOL, 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 GA03 HOL?

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What year was GA03 HOL registered?

GA03 HOL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is GA03 HOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA03 HOL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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