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FT62 MKG

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,450 mi
Last recorded75,450 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 MKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 75,450 miles

Rear lower shock bushes worn, ok at time of test but need attention

Surface corrosion to various parts under vehicle including exhaust etc, all OK at time of test and with test tool

Pass 4 Feb 2025 73,752 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 71,275 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 68,196 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 65,760 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,249 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 57,226 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 57,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,525 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 54,429 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 51,698 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 46,344 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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FT62 MKG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MKG, 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 FT62 MKG?

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What year was FT62 MKG registered?

FT62 MKG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is FT62 MKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 MKG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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