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FV12 POH

2012 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,902 mi
Last recorded69,902 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 POH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 69,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 69,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 68,929 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 68,920 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose all (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 66,908 miles

Front Both hub spheres seals weeping.

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 66,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Both hub spheres seals weeping.

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 62,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 58,757 miles

Damage to front registration plate

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 58,757 miles

Damage to front registration plate

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,450 miles

Damage to reverse light lens

Long hand brake travel

Offside front hub sphere leaking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 55,450 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Damage to reverse light lens

Long hand brake travel

Offside front hub sphere leaking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,779 miles

Left windscreen washer poor

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has some movement

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,735 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,863 miles

Metered Smoke Too Low To Be Read

Pass 8 May 2015 32,918 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (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 POH is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 POH, 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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What year was FV12 POH registered?

FV12 POH is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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