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AW12 LES

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,922 mi
Last recorded42,922 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW12 LES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 42,922 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 42,291 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 39,998 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 39,998 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 38,122 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 34,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 33,080 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 30,040 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 26,994 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 24,014 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 21,951 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,014 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,558 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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AW12 LES is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AW12 LES, 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 AW12 LES registered?

AW12 LES is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AW12 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW12 LES shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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