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AV62 PVN

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,192 mi
Last recorded15,192 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 PVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 15,192 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 10,293 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 6,682 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 6,639 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 6,558 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 6,200 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 5,998 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 5,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 5,587 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 4,721 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 4,426 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tractor seal damp with oil

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 3,987 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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AV62 PVN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AV62 PVN, 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 AV62 PVN registered?

AV62 PVN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is AV62 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 PVN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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