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FG12 HPL

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,879 mi
Last recorded39,879 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 HPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 39,879 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 39,878 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements de laminated and part of reflective background missing (0.1 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front slight oil leak both front hub seals

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 37,433 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Both sides swivel hubs. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 34,422 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 30,967 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 28,235 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 26,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 24,881 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 21,743 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 18,544 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 15,441 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 13,689 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 11,402 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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FG12 HPL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc 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 FG12 HPL, 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.

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What year was FG12 HPL registered?

FG12 HPL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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