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FXZ 5635

2012 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,625 mi
Last recorded96,625 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXZ 5635
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 96,625 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Forward of axle (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear of axle (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 94,832 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Forward of axle (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearward of axle (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 92,677 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 89,380 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 87,669 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 76,935 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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FXZ 5635 is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FXZ 5635, 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 FXZ 5635?

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What year was FXZ 5635 registered?

FXZ 5635 is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is FXZ 5635 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXZ 5635 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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