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FL62 HHU

2012 Land Rover Defender

Bronze Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,091 mi
Last recorded23,091 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 HHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 23,091 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 18,804 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 18,391 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 18,254 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 18,226 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 18,179 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 17,962 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 17,928 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 17,714 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 16,315 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 12,801 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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FL62 HHU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 2,198cc 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 FL62 HHU, 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 FL62 HHU registered?

FL62 HHU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is FL62 HHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 HHU 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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