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AO62 PVW

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,027 mi
Last recorded38,027 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 PVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 38,027 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 36,654 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball Joint On Top Of Diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 35,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 35,436 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 29,320 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 22,110 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 15,885 miles

Both front swivle joints seeping

Oil leaking around rear diff

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 14,746 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 14,616 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 14,543 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 13,581 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 12,255 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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AO62 PVW is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AO62 PVW, 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 AO62 PVW registered?

AO62 PVW is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is AO62 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 PVW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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