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FV62 BYW

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,210 mi
Last recorded21,210 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 BYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 21,210 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 21,174 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 21,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 20,996 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity flickering (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint misting

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity flickering (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint misting

Pass 4 Jan 2023 20,808 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 19,949 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 19,918 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 19,619 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 18,247 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 17,093 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 15,639 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 12,154 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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FV62 BYW is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FV62 BYW, 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 FV62 BYW registered?

FV62 BYW is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FV62 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 BYW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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