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EA12 ZTH

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,044 mi
Last recorded47,044 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 ZTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 47,044 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 44,290 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 42,875 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 42,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 37,809 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 35,878 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 34,034 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 33,246 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 30,016 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 25,127 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 19,309 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 14,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,641 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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EA12 ZTH is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EA12 ZTH, 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 EA12 ZTH registered?

EA12 ZTH is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is EA12 ZTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 ZTH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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