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FT12 WSZ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,626 mi
Last recorded55,626 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 WSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 55,626 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 55,626 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 53,396 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 50,779 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,293 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer swivel hub leaking

Offside Front Outer swivel hub leaking

Fail 13 Jun 2016 35,733 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Outer swivel hub leaking

Offside Front Outer swivel hub leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2015 22,816 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,816 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 WSZ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WSZ, 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 FT12 WSZ?

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What year was FT12 WSZ registered?

FT12 WSZ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is FT12 WSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 WSZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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