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EN12 ZMZ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,011 mi
Last recorded49,011 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 ZMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 49,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 46,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end gaiters starting to deteriorate.

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 42,631 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 39,932 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 36,095 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 31,240 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 27,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,338 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 21,497 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 18,174 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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EN12 ZMZ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EN12 ZMZ, 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

How do I check the history of EN12 ZMZ?

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What year was EN12 ZMZ registered?

EN12 ZMZ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is EN12 ZMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 ZMZ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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