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FE12 NXC

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,092 mi
Last recorded82,092 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 NXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 82,092 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively 1.5-2mm lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 82,092 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively 1.5-2mm lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 81,329 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 80,984 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 80,906 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,982 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 79,469 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 78,950 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 78,950 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 207 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 77,103 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,463 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 71,661 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,912 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 67,912 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,964 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NXC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE12 NXC, 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 NXC?

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What year was FE12 NXC registered?

FE12 NXC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is FE12 NXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 NXC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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