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F26 LWS

2012 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,350 mi
Last recorded60,350 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 LWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 60,350 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 50,288 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 47,347 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 47,293 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 46,182 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamp switch requires adjustment

Pass 3 Aug 2021 45,914 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 45,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 43,939 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 42,881 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 42,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 42,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 41,314 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 39,000 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 39,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,011 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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F26 LWS is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F26 LWS, 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 F26 LWS registered?

F26 LWS is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is F26 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F26 LWS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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