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FV12 POJ

2012 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,767 mi
Last recorded74,767 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 74,767 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2024 72,403 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 68,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 68,771 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 65,699 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 65,698 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure cable tied in place (0.1 (a))

Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 63,911 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 55,862 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 55,862 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing and washer spraying foreward onto bonnet (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 51,908 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 51,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector missing Both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 45,900 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 40,512 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,892 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 33,686 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2015 33,686 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 POJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in White 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 FV12 POJ, 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 POJ registered?

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

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