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FH12 AHU

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,485 mi
Last recorded108,485 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 AHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 108,485 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 102,258 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 94,266 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 85,923 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 77,648 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 70,177 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 70,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2020 63,413 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 55,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear body damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2019 55,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear body damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,387 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,341 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 28,011 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 27,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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FH12 AHU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH12 AHU, 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 FH12 AHU registered?

FH12 AHU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is FH12 AHU safe to buy?

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