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EJ12 OEM

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,132 mi
Last recorded134,132 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 OEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 134,132 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 131,990 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 128,720 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 125,557 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 121,203 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 117,248 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 114,212 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 114,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 110,961 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 103,001 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,642 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 97,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 97,533 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 90,893 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 90,893 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,367 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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EJ12 OEM is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ12 OEM, 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 EJ12 OEM registered?

EJ12 OEM is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is EJ12 OEM safe to buy?

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