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AX62 HMV

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,293 mi
Last recorded48,293 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX62 HMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 48,293 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 48,292 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 30,686 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 29,043 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 27,189 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 26,413 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 26,309 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 23,432 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 18,888 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 15,537 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 12,671 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 8,583 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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AX62 HMV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc 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 AX62 HMV, 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

How do I check the history of AX62 HMV?

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What year was AX62 HMV registered?

AX62 HMV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AX62 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX62 HMV 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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