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AU12 SXT

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,625 mi
Last recorded66,625 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 SXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 66,625 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 63,729 miles

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 20 Jan 2025 63,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2024 59,530 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle pinion leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front swivels leaking

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 25 Jan 2024 59,508 miles

Obligatory indirect vision device inoperative (3.3 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing on steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle pinion leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front swivels leaking

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2023 53,188 miles

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 16 Jan 2023 53,188 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Jan 2022 48,999 miles

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Jan 2021 45,946 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 28 Jan 2021 45,945 miles

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure at rear near a frame (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all wheels (5.2.3 (j))

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2020 42,908 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 40,864 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 38,730 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,209 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,657 miles

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

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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AU12 SXT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU12 SXT, 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 AU12 SXT registered?

AU12 SXT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AU12 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 SXT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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