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111 SWB

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,307 mi
Last recorded40,307 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 SWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 40,307 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 39,752 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 39,716 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 39,711 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 39,710 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 39,706 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 39,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure Steering box drop arm - Split pin missing at attachment with drag link (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filler tube - Breather pipe, clip insecure under wheel arch (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 39,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub seal light leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub seal light leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 36,384 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 33,758 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 29,190 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 24,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 15,719 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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111 SWB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 111 SWB, 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.

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What year was 111 SWB registered?

111 SWB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is 111 SWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 111 SWB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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