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FV62 HXT

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,416 mi
Last recorded30,416 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 30,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 30,407 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 28,760 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 26,829 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 25,347 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 23,241 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 21,651 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 20,197 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 19,851 miles

Emissions tested but below what machine will read.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 17,575 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 14,736 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 HXT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HXT, 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 HXT registered?

FV62 HXT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is FV62 HXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 HXT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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