MOT Status
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131,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FW12 TBY is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FW12 TBY, 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.
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How do I check the history of FW12 TBY?
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What year was FW12 TBY registered?
FW12 TBY is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 2012.
Is FW12 TBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for FW12 TBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FW12 TBY have outstanding finance?
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