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FD61 PXE

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,036 mi
Last recorded57,036 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 PXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,036 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 50,990 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,269 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,278 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 39,043 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 35,950 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 26,091 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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FD61 PXE is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PXE, 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

How do I check the history of FD61 PXE?

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What year was FD61 PXE registered?

FD61 PXE is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is FD61 PXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 PXE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD61 PXE have outstanding finance?

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