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FV62 HXD

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,470 mi
Last recorded72,470 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 HXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 72,470 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 71,678 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 68,686 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 67,124 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 65,022 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 62,067 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 62,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 60,993 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 57,636 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,580 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 51,317 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 47,759 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 47,759 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 45,064 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 HXD is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HXD, 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

How do I check the history of FV62 HXD?

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What year was FV62 HXD registered?

FV62 HXD is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is FV62 HXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 HXD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV62 HXD have outstanding finance?

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