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E10 WKR

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,737 mi
Last recorded143,737 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 WKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 143,737 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drag link ball joint slightly split

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 130,157 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Above rear cross member mounting brackets (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 117,463 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Body corroded above rear cross member mounting brackets. Structural rigidity not reduced

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 108,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 98,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Caliper Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Caliper Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 89,812 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 77,268 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,172 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 50,744 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,244 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 30,622 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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E10 WKR is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc 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 E10 WKR, 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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E10 WKR is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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