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FD62 CHG

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,519 mi
Last recorded109,519 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 CHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 109,519 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 107,046 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 107,044 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,410 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 99,990 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 96,200 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,364 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 79,924 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 79,923 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 77,644 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,010 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 24 Oct 2017 71,010 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 56,272 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 56,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head lamp up side dowon (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users head lamp fitted on its side (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 41,741 miles

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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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FD62 CHG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 FD62 CHG, 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 FD62 CHG registered?

FD62 CHG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is FD62 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 CHG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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