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A12 AEY

2009 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,033 mi
Last recorded115,033 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Defender60,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 115,033 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 111,714 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2024 111,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2023 108,366 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2023 108,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2022 104,493 miles

2 front spheres leaking

Offside Front steering linkage ball joint

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

rear diff leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2021 97,567 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,173 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2019 88,473 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 82,224 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 82,224 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,377 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,136 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 71,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 64,964 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 61,146 miles

nearside front brake pipe damaged

oil leak parking brake drum

Pass 23 May 2014 53,620 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 44,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,307 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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A12 AEY is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A12 AEY, 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 A12 AEY registered?

A12 AEY is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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