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AO61 STX

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,536 mi
Last recorded41,536 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 STX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 41,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 41,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 40,656 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very low passenger side

Fail 9 May 2024 40,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very low passenger side

Pass 19 May 2023 39,922 miles

Screen damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bushes "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 39,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bushes "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Screen damaged

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

Pass 17 May 2022 39,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 38,515 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Screen damaged passenger side low down out of drivers view

Steering box drop arm has slight play in ball joint

Fail 10 May 2021 38,515 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Screen damaged passenger side low down out of drivers view

Steering box drop arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 21 May 2020 36,074 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2020 36,074 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 35,598 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 35,598 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 28,660 miles

Rear shocks lower bushes slight play

Screen damaged

Wiper blades don't clear screen very well

Pass 24 May 2017 24,824 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 18,393 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2016 18,393 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2015 11,702 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 STX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 STX, 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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What year was AO61 STX registered?

AO61 STX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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