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FV12 XHW

2012 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,072 mi
Last recorded70,072 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 XHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 70,072 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear tyres close to legal limits

various oil leaks

Pass 27 Oct 2020 64,302 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 59,612 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on the disc and scored all brake disc effected front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front chip in window screen not in view

Pass 9 Oct 2018 55,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front chip in window screen (not in view)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 50,443 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 43,766 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint worn (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 43,766 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint worn (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(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 XHW is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

FV12 XHW is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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The MOT history for FV12 XHW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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