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FM12 ZNA

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,001 mi
Last recorded64,001 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 ZNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 64,001 miles

Both Front Swivel Joints Slight Leak

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear Cross Member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 57,120 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 57,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 52,879 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 50,211 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Sep 2023 50,202 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear diff seal leaking slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,820 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,424 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 36,223 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 34,584 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 29,207 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,440 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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FM12 ZNA 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 83.3%.

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 FM12 ZNA, 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 FM12 ZNA?

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What year was FM12 ZNA registered?

FM12 ZNA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is FM12 ZNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 ZNA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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