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GF61 XCB

2012 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,567 mi
Last recorded43,567 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 XCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 43,567 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 43,565 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 43,557 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 43,548 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 43,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 43,488 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 41,698 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 41,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 32,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 24,435 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 21,304 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 17,405 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 14,254 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 14,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XCB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XCB, 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 GF61 XCB registered?

GF61 XCB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is GF61 XCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 XCB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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