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FL62 PJX

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,221 mi
Last recorded44,221 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 PJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 44,221 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 42,750 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 39,778 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 36,789 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 35,880 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 34,966 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 32,979 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 31,356 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 31,355 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 29,685 miles

Oil leak swivels ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,102 miles

Oil leak Swivels ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,118 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 PJX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PJX, 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

How do I check the history of FL62 PJX?

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What year was FL62 PJX registered?

FL62 PJX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FL62 PJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 PJX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL62 PJX have outstanding finance?

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