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DY12 FNA

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,911 mi
Last recorded84,911 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 FNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 84,911 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 84,911 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 78,371 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 71,617 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 66,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 60,623 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 56,682 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,200 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 51,515 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,623 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 46,623 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,316 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,786 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,710 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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DY12 FNA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DY12 FNA, 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

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What year was DY12 FNA registered?

DY12 FNA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is DY12 FNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 FNA shows 14 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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