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FX12 MSO

2012 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,370 mi
Last recorded71,370 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 MSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 71,370 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 70,142 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 70,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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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FX12 MSO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FX12 MSO, 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 FX12 MSO?

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What year was FX12 MSO registered?

FX12 MSO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is FX12 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 MSO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX12 MSO have outstanding finance?

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