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FP12 VMT

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,732 mi
Last recorded40,732 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 VMT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 40,732 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 39,623 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 38,490 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 37,521 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 36,373 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 35,333 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 34,357 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 32,748 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 30,891 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 29,364 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 27,459 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,099 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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FP12 VMT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FP12 VMT, 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

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What year was FP12 VMT registered?

FP12 VMT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is FP12 VMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 VMT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP12 VMT have outstanding finance?

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