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AV12 MWJ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,812 mi
Last recorded51,812 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 MWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 51,812 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 50,613 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 48,934 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 46,356 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 44,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 43,060 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,453 miles

Nearside Front Wiper split but not affecting drivers view

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,230 miles

Rear folding seats are in the folding position & obstructed.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 17,974 miles

Advise under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 6,159 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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AV12 MWJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AV12 MWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 MWJ registered?

AV12 MWJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AV12 MWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 MWJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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