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FG61 ZXS

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,356 mi
Last recorded39,356 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 ZXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 39,356 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 33,487 miles

3rd row seats removed

Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 23,763 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 19,715 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 18,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 18,635 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated SWIVEL GREASE LEAKING ONTO BRAKE DISC (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 17,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 16,462 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 15,193 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 13,542 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 11,885 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 10,007 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 8,049 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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FG61 ZXS is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 FG61 ZXS, 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 FG61 ZXS registered?

FG61 ZXS is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is FG61 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 ZXS 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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