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AV12 WKY

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,065 mi
Last recorded108,065 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 WKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 108,065 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Apr 2025 102,715 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 97,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 91,695 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 83,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 78,780 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 76,136 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 66,744 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 56,219 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,639 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 37,225 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,961 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 WKY is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WKY, 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 AV12 WKY registered?

AV12 WKY is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AV12 WKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 WKY shows 12 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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