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FV62 XSJ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,211 mi
Last recorded76,211 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 XSJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 76,211 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 74,234 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 71,776 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 68,029 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 68,029 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working hi level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 64,888 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 61,691 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 54,614 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 54,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 50,114 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 42,826 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 32,695 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 29,251 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 XSJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

FV62 XSJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is FV62 XSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 XSJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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