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GF12 GYS

2012 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,071 mi
Last recorded2,071 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 GYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 2,071 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 787 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 42 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,799 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,943 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 47,238 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 45,552 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 43,406 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 38,810 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 27,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 27,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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GF12 GYS is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GF12 GYS, 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 GF12 GYS registered?

GF12 GYS is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is GF12 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 GYS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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