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FV12 PNJ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

270,522 mi
Last recorded270,522 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 PNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 270,522 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 263,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3.0mm

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

Offside Rear tyre 3.0mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 263,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3.0mm

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

Offside Rear tyre 3.0mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 263,064 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 263,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling the spring mounting when in lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers only work on 1 speed

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

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking grease

oil filter leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2022 243,067 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

Fail 21 Nov 2022 243,067 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not opening (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not pulling out (7.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

Pass 30 Jun 2021 214,535 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 214,528 miles

Brake performance not tested Brakes metal too metal osf (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play As marked below steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush of drag arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Fouling on bottom of shocker when in full left hand lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush As marked (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush on drag bar as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexi as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal too metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Too calliper not secure over axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jun 2020 193,251 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 174,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 174,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Ball joint split (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 152,776 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 125,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 125,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dose not work with side lights on (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside catch tank loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,449 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 72,276 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PNJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FV12 PNJ, 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.

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FV12 PNJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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