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FX12 ZCK

2012 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,222 mi
Last recorded60,222 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 60,222 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 59,779 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 59,436 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 58,674 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 57,150 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 55,978 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,788 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,717 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,828 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,806 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,910 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front mounted (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mounted (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside and nearside front axle top bushes splitting

Fail 6 Aug 2015 46,263 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside and nearside front axle top bushes splitting

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,520 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 ZCK is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FX12 ZCK, 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 FX12 ZCK registered?

FX12 ZCK is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FX12 ZCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 ZCK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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