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F1 ENT

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,520 mi
Last recorded82,520 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 ENT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 82,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

The gear box has slight oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2025 82,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

The gear box has slight oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2024 77,965 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 74,313 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 70,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 64,654 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,018 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 60,018 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 52,461 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 52,461 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 43,148 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 43,148 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 35,826 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 24,479 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,403 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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F1 ENT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F1 ENT, 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 F1 ENT registered?

F1 ENT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is F1 ENT safe to buy?

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