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FY12 VZO

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,661 mi
Last recorded34,661 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 VZO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 34,661 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 34,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 32,208 miles

Nearside Front Day running light not working.

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 32,208 miles

Nearside Front Day running light not working.

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 30,133 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 30,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 28,714 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 27,827 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre removed ()

Fail 31 Mar 2021 27,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre removed ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 26,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 26,465 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 24,727 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 24,727 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,784 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,201 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 13,576 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 VZO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FY12 VZO, 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 FY12 VZO registered?

FY12 VZO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is FY12 VZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 VZO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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