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CE12 FNJ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,117 mi
Last recorded146,117 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 FNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 146,117 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 146,117 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 138,858 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and boot splitting (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and boot splitting (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working possible high level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 137,374 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2022 124,491 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Aug 2022 124,491 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Aug 2021 116,385 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Aug 2021 116,384 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 109,279 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 103,502 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 103,502 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 95,700 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,833 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,807 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 83,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 65,542 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 65,113 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,568 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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CE12 FNJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE12 FNJ, 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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CE12 FNJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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