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GF61 XBV

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,107 mi
Last recorded41,107 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 XBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 41,107 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 36,169 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 32,268 miles

Offside Rear tractor seal starting to leak.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage at the box (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 28,988 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop link bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 27,141 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 21,783 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 18,688 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 14,233 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 10,620 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 8,735 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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GF61 XBV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GF61 XBV, 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 GF61 XBV?

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What year was GF61 XBV registered?

GF61 XBV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is GF61 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 XBV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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