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80 NXN

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,714 mi
Last recorded20,714 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 NXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 20,714 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 20,528 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 20,528 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 19,862 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 19,316 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 18,387 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 16,933 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 15,434 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 15,213 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 15,075 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 14,364 miles

handbrake requires adjusment

Pass 23 Nov 2016 13,079 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 13,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 9,981 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 9,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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80 NXN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 80 NXN, 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 80 NXN registered?

80 NXN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is 80 NXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 80 NXN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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