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2652 PW

2012 Land Rover Defender

Bronze Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,497 mi
Last recorded11,497 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2652 PW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 11,497 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 10,913 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 10,617 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 10,598 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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2652 PW is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 2652 PW, 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 2652 PW registered?

2652 PW is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is 2652 PW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2652 PW shows 4 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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