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FY12 VZN

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,619 mi
Last recorded78,619 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 VZN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 78,619 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 78,619 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 72,949 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 66,507 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 61,895 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 50,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,650 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,270 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,166 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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FY12 VZN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FY12 VZN, 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 FY12 VZN registered?

FY12 VZN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is FY12 VZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 VZN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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