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FH12 OOA

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,138 mi
Last recorded47,138 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 OOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 47,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 45,625 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 cracked slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 43,631 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 41,060 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 38,549 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 36,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 30,400 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 26,978 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 25,031 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 21,937 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,041 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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FH12 OOA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OOA, 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 FH12 OOA registered?

FH12 OOA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is FH12 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 OOA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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