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FP62 HLX

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,488 mi
Last recorded62,488 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 HLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 62,488 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 54,577 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 54,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 53,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 52,793 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 52,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 46,592 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 45,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 43,854 miles

Age related surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 41,487 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,459 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,906 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2015 32,273 miles

TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK

Fail 2 Dec 2015 32,273 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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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FP62 HLX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FP62 HLX, 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 FP62 HLX?

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What year was FP62 HLX registered?

FP62 HLX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is FP62 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 HLX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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