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GD12 HVV

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,517 mi
Last recorded70,517 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 HVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 70,517 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 69,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 68,142 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bush assembilies (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,189 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))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 65,001 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))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,338 miles

Front both front swivel joints weeping

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

Fail 14 Jul 2021 61,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front both front swivel joints weeping

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear side light flickering

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,995 miles

Central Front swivel axle seal slightly leaking

Offside Front side light flickering

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

Offside number plate light flickering

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 59,995 miles

Central Front swivel axle seal slightly leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front side light flickering

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside number plate light flickering

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 56,489 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 51,416 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split at end

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats

Fail 8 Aug 2018 51,417 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split at end

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats

Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,947 miles

both front tyres are stepped on the inner edge

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,582 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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GD12 HVV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GD12 HVV, 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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GD12 HVV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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