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GF62 ODE

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,882 mi
Last recorded78,882 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 ODE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 78,882 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 74,349 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 69,317 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 65,132 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 61,058 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 56,771 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 52,500 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,427 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 39,477 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 33,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 26,775 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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GF62 ODE is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GF62 ODE, 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 GF62 ODE registered?

GF62 ODE is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is GF62 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 ODE shows 11 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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