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FM12 ZPT

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 4800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,078 mi
Last recorded1,078 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 ZPT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 1,078 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 1,065 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 61,364 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 61,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 60,880 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 60,870 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 54,753 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhuast rubbing on prop

front prop bolt loose

Pass 10 May 2017 41,333 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 27,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper blade split and starting to smear

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside wiper blade starting to smear the screen

Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,344 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 ZPT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 4,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM12 ZPT, 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 FM12 ZPT registered?

FM12 ZPT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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