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AO12 NSN

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,750 mi
Last recorded74,750 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 NSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 74,750 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 71,452 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 68,493 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 65,261 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 61,453 miles

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both front belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 55,571 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 49,809 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 43,431 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,646 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,472 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,642 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,731 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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AO12 NSN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO12 NSN, 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 AO12 NSN registered?

AO12 NSN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is AO12 NSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 NSN shows 12 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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