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FP62 JPO

2012 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,675 mi
Last recorded71,675 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 JPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 71,675 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 66,716 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 58,332 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 46,105 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 36,505 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 35,202 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 27,133 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 27,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 21,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JPO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JPO, 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 JPO?

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What year was FP62 JPO registered?

FP62 JPO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is FP62 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 JPO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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