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EK12 OOF

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,611 mi
Last recorded57,611 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 OOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 57,611 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 52,501 miles

osr tyre around 2.5mm in places

Pass 21 Sep 2023 48,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 45,066 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,842 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 38,662 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 34,520 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 29,884 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,250 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,507 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 20,256 miles

Nearside front swivel ball seal leaking grease

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

Offside front swivel ball seal leaking grease

Pass 28 Mar 2015 20,256 miles

Nearside front swivel ball seal leaking grease

Offside front swivel ball seal leaking grease

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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EK12 OOF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc 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 EK12 OOF, 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 EK12 OOF registered?

EK12 OOF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is EK12 OOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 OOF 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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