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FN62 WXX

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,665 mi
Last recorded117,665 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 WXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 117,665 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2026 117,490 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 117,490 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 117,336 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 117,083 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 116,508 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 108,292 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 108,291 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 92,392 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 92,390 miles

Front Steering component deformed steering track rod tube bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 78,488 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,512 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 53,147 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 37,000 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 19,968 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 7,674 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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FN62 WXX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FN62 WXX, 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 FN62 WXX registered?

FN62 WXX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is FN62 WXX safe to buy?

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