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AO61 SSX

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,067 mi
Last recorded74,067 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 SSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 74,067 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 71,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 69,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear and front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 66,758 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes have slight surface corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks have worn lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 63,707 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,042 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 58,551 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 55,371 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 55,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 52,187 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 52,172 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 47,033 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 41,708 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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AO61 SSX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO61 SSX, 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 AO61 SSX registered?

AO61 SSX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is AO61 SSX safe to buy?

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