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AY11 OAK

2012 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,242 mi
Last recorded109,242 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 OAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 109,242 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 105,973 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 97,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 91,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear offside front nearside front and nearside rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 82,621 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 74,136 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 60,523 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 46,616 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,220 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,996 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 34,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AY11 OAK is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in White 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 AY11 OAK, 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 AY11 OAK registered?

AY11 OAK is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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The MOT history for AY11 OAK 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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