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83 AB

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,876 mi
Last recorded109,876 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 AB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 109,876 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 105,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 105,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 104,485 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Thin brake pad retaining clips fitted on the front

Fail 11 Jan 2024 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged On the calliper knocking up against the shock on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 103,554 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 103,554 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 102,369 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Multiple cuts in all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 102,369 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Multiple cuts in all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 97,749 miles

Cracks and chips in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 97,747 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 94,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER BOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 94,468 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER BOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 88,812 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 78,042 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 64,295 miles

windscreen stone chip

Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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83 AB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 83 AB, 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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83 AB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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