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FE12 KZZ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,787 mi
Last recorded23,787 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 KZZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 23,787 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 16,041 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 14,869 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 14,182 miles
Fail 1 May 2023 14,173 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 10,792 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 7,584 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 1,144 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 1,045 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 971 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 936 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 899 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 736 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 KZZ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FE12 KZZ, 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 FE12 KZZ registered?

FE12 KZZ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is FE12 KZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 KZZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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