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GF62 ODV

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,354 mi
Last recorded101,354 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 101,354 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 98,634 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 95,886 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 93,854 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 89,670 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,045 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 68,570 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,550 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 50,743 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 38,946 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 28,390 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 ODV 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 ODV, 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 GF62 ODV?

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What year was GF62 ODV registered?

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

Is GF62 ODV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 ODV 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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