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AU62 SVG

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 6500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,248 mi
Last recorded79,248 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 SVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 79,248 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Vehicle overheated unable to carry out brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2025 77,950 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 77,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 77,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 72,960 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,059 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 59,225 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,447 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2019 47,262 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged signs of rubbing on coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake pipe very close to exhaust manifold shield

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 39,080 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,185 miles

rear brake pads about 3mm

stone chip n/s headlight but not affecting pattern

Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,202 miles

3rd row of seats not fitted at time of test

power steering pipes coated with grease

Pass 7 Aug 2015 25,294 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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AU62 SVG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 6,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AU62 SVG, 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 AU62 SVG registered?

AU62 SVG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 2012.

Is AU62 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 SVG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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