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AU12 SZF

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,102 mi
Last recorded37,102 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 SZF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 37,102 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper A frame ball joint dust cover perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 37,075 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (FRONT) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (FRONT) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. 235/85/r16c-114/111 S (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 36,150 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both steering ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle mounting ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 34,794 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 33,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. 235/85/r16c-114/111s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 32,294 miles

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 28 Apr 2021 30,711 miles

Both front wiper rubbers worn.

Unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 10 Apr 2020 28,775 miles

Cut on N/S/R tyre, outer side wall. No ply or cord showing at time of test. 235/85/r16c-114/111s

Pass 27 Feb 2019 28,179 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,132 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 26,130 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,994 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 23,994 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer ball cup. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer ball cup housing. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 20,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,321 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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AU12 SZF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc 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 SZF, 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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AU12 SZF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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