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G12 WJF

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,978 mi
Last recorded170,978 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 WJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 170,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 170,896 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 170,797 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 170,124 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 169,363 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2016 168,530 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 159,196 miles

gear box leak

nearside front swivle leaking

offside front swivle leaking

rear diff leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2015 159,196 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

gear box leak

nearside front swivle leaking

offside front swivle leaking

rear diff leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2013 154,723 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 151,051 miles

nearside & offside front floor corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 151,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside & offside front floor corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 147,245 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 144,356 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 144,356 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 140,602 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 136,499 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement to nearside,front brakes ought to be inspected

Pass 26 Jul 2007 134,432 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 134,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 130,863 miles

Drag link ball joint gaiter split

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 128,506 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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G12 WJF is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 G12 WJF, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G12 WJF registered?

G12 WJF is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1992.

Is G12 WJF safe to buy?

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