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FL12 XTK

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,961 mi
Last recorded135,961 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XTK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 135,961 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive minor leak from transfer case front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 133,494 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 129,791 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 127,765 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 124,181 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going to flexi heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2021 124,180 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going to flexi heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2019 111,008 miles

off/side/front hub slight fluid leak

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 99,006 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,847 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads 70% worn

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Apr 2017 87,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads 70% worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,005 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,235 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 60,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FL12 XTK is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XTK, 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 FL12 XTK registered?

FL12 XTK is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is FL12 XTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 XTK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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