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FG12 ZPL

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,388 mi
Last recorded67,388 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 ZPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 67,388 miles

reverse light dimmed,shocker bushes poor,springs-pipes-underbody-running gear rusting,rear brake imbalance

Pass 31 Oct 2023 64,535 miles

service due,exhaust-brakes-underbody-running gear rusting,osf brake pipe rusting,rear shocker bushes poor,tyres cracking-treads bulging

Pass 20 Aug 2022 64,491 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,192 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 60,340 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 60,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 59,153 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,063 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,917 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 50,405 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 42,396 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 ZPL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZPL, 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 FG12 ZPL registered?

FG12 ZPL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FG12 ZPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 ZPL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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