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FV08 COB

2012 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,262 mi
Last recorded90,262 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 COB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 90,262 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 90,262 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 83,927 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 80,030 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 80,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 74,843 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,533 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 68,533 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 61,566 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 61,566 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,996 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,100 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 52,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,929 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,598 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,266 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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FV08 COB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV08 COB, 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 FV08 COB registered?

FV08 COB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is FV08 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 COB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV08 COB have outstanding finance?

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