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A11 PAT

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,267 mi
Last recorded43,267 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 PAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 43,267 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 43,103 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 43,103 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 42,687 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Attaches to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 42,687 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Attaches to the axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Attaches to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 42,112 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 39,402 miles

Central Front steering damper o/s bush slight play

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame to diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 39,402 miles

Central Front steering damper o/s bush slight play

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame to diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 36,486 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 32,133 miles

Central Front panhard rod bushes starting to show signs of wear

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,041 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 23,840 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 20,140 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Pass 12 Jul 2016 14,062 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 10,615 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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A11 PAT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 A11 PAT, 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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A11 PAT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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