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EO12 WLJ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,870 mi
Last recorded10,870 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 WLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 10,870 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 10,726 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel ball joint joint seal slight seepage of oil

brake fluid looks slightly dis-coloured

Pass 11 Nov 2019 10,301 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel ball joint seal slight seepage of oil

Pass 27 Apr 2018 9,262 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joint seal has slight seepage of oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 8,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 8,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 6,423 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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EO12 WLJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO12 WLJ, 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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What year was EO12 WLJ registered?

EO12 WLJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is EO12 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 WLJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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