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AO61 SUH

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,861 mi
Last recorded84,861 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 SUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 84,861 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 79,512 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 77,156 miles

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2023 76,193 miles

Both front hub seals have a slight seepage.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,081 miles

Front both front hub seals slight leak

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears, bottom mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,209 miles

Nearside Front 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 transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 72,831 miles

both front hub seals slight leaks

Pass 17 Jan 2019 67,296 miles

both front hubs have slight oil leaks

slight oil leak rear axle

slight oil leak transfer box

Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,842 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 41,752 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,624 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 26,616 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 SUH is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 AO61 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

AO61 SUH is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is AO61 SUH safe to buy?

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