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12 AF

2009 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,274 mi
Last recorded75,274 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 AF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 75,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 72,680 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 70,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Light surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 69,062 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,578 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 66,963 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,628 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 64,038 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 61,225 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 61,225 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,344 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate lamp

Pass 31 Jan 2012 32,714 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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12 AF is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 60,456 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 12 AF, 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 17 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 12 AF registered?

12 AF is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2009.

Is 12 AF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 AF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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