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FV12 JSX

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,123 mi
Last recorded141,123 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 JSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 141,123 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 138,098 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 136,653 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 131,473 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 130,041 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 127,505 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 126,601 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 119,240 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 115,159 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,679 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 103,107 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 103,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 102,339 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,746 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 97,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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FV12 JSX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FV12 JSX, 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 FV12 JSX?

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What year was FV12 JSX registered?

FV12 JSX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is FV12 JSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 JSX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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