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AO12 NTN

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,315 mi
Last recorded78,315 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 NTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 78,315 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box ,o/s/f hub and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nail in tyre n/s/f and n/s/r ()

Nearside Track rod end 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 73,888 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 66,718 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 65,690 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front bumper corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 52,712 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 52,624 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 46,898 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 41,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2017 41,274 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper area (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 34,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NTN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AO12 NTN, 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 NTN registered?

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

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