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FT62 MJE

2012 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,423 mi
Last recorded46,423 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 MJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 46,423 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 44,565 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 44,558 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever high

Pass 18 Jul 2024 44,108 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 43,701 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 43,211 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 42,863 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 42,290 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 41,766 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,166 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 39,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,578 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 36,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FT62 MJE is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FT62 MJE, 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 FT62 MJE registered?

FT62 MJE is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is FT62 MJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 MJE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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