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FL12 PLU

2012 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,311 mi
Last recorded29,311 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 PLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 29,311 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 28,916 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 28,594 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 26,561 miles

Exhaust system and fixings corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 25,491 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Beneath radiator housing. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 24,599 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 24,215 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from bell housing suspect rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 23,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 22,332 miles

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2018 22,332 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2017 21,198 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 19,668 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,188 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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FL12 PLU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc 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 FL12 PLU, 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 FL12 PLU registered?

FL12 PLU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FL12 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 PLU 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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