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FD61 PXA

2012 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,296 mi
Last recorded64,296 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 PXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 64,296 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 64,926 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 63,007 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 61,412 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 59,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 57,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 56,095 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 23,000 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 53,000 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 49,502 miles

Front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

chip in windscreen offside top outside swept area.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 31,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front swivel seals leaking

front steering drop arm has slight play in ball joint

o/s/f washer jet inop

rear diff pinion seal leaking

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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FD61 PXA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FD61 PXA, 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 FD61 PXA registered?

FD61 PXA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is FD61 PXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 PXA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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