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FT12 WSL

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,473 mi
Last recorded127,473 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 WSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 127,473 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 124,054 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 117,624 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 110,437 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 110,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 105,244 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 105,244 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 95,388 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,670 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,336 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,735 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,523 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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FT12 WSL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FT12 WSL, 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 FT12 WSL registered?

FT12 WSL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is FT12 WSL safe to buy?

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