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GF62 ODS

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,640 mi
Last recorded51,640 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 ODS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 51,640 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2025 49,400 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 35,053 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 33,051 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 30,486 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 29,211 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 29,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 28,369 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 25,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,871 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 24,971 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 20,929 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 20,929 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 17,651 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 ODS is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ODS, 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 ODS registered?

GF62 ODS is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is GF62 ODS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 ODS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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