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GF12 OYC

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,399 mi
Last recorded95,399 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 OYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2022 95,399 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 84,866 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,977 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 60,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,802 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,021 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 25,858 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 14,344 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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GF12 OYC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OYC, 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 OYC registered?

GF12 OYC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is GF12 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 OYC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF12 OYC have outstanding finance?

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