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FX12 OUW

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,329 mi
Last recorded23,329 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 OUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 23,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 22,475 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 20,600 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 16,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 16,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 14,823 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 14,823 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 13,839 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 11,864 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 10,398 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 7,854 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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FX12 OUW is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FX12 OUW, 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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What year was FX12 OUW registered?

FX12 OUW is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is FX12 OUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 OUW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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