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FV12 DLE

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,548 mi
Last recorded93,548 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 DLE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 93,548 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corossion to vehicle underside.

Fail 8 Dec 2025 93,542 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corossion to vehicle underside.

Pass 29 Nov 2024 92,522 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 91,155 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 89,012 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,865 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,569 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 80,490 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,923 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 43,437 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,170 miles

Offside Front Steering knuckle seal leaking slightly

Rear Diff has slight leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 18,411 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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FV12 DLE is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc 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 FV12 DLE, 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 FV12 DLE registered?

FV12 DLE is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is FV12 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 DLE 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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