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FE12 JXS

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,163 mi
Last recorded58,163 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 JXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 58,163 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 55,436 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 54,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 54,733 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 53,422 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 48,176 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 44,273 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,256 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 35,551 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 35,551 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 32,076 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 23,743 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 16,259 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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FE12 JXS is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FE12 JXS, 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 FE12 JXS?

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What year was FE12 JXS registered?

FE12 JXS is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is FE12 JXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 JXS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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