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FG12 ZRF

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,442 mi
Last recorded28,442 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 28,442 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 28,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 27,544 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 27,298 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Oct 2022 27,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 27,019 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 25,683 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 22,927 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 21,387 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 20,033 miles

child seat fitted osr

Pass 7 May 2016 16,827 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 12,357 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 ZRF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZRF, 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 FG12 ZRF?

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What year was FG12 ZRF registered?

FG12 ZRF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is FG12 ZRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 ZRF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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