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FN08 ULL

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,080 mi
Last recorded63,080 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 ULL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 63,080 miles

Nearside Coolant leak oil filter/oil cooler area ()

Fail 2 Sep 2025 63,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Coolant leak oil filter/oil cooler area ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 59,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 59,580 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 55,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 55,892 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 52,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 52,657 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative no power at bulb (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,573 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 49,110 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Trailing/Hockey Stick Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Residue Transfer Box

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 49,098 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Trailing/Hockey Stick Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Residue Transfer Box

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 46,904 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 46,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 42,197 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 40,953 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 40,953 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 34,684 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 34,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FN08 ULL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FN08 ULL, 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 FN08 ULL registered?

FN08 ULL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is FN08 ULL safe to buy?

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