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EXI 659

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,548 mi
Last recorded101,548 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXI 659
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 101,548 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 96,732 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 90,608 miles
Pass 7 May 2023 84,119 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 76,805 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 73,223 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,492 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 58,842 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,225 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 53,225 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,507 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 38,934 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 38,934 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking oil leaking on to brake pads (3.6.A.1)

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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EXI 659 is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 EXI 659, 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 EXI 659?

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What year was EXI 659 registered?

EXI 659 is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 2012.

Is EXI 659 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXI 659 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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