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FY62 EJC

2012 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,654 mi
Last recorded33,654 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 EJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 33,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 32,188 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 30,649 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 27,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 27,986 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 25,493 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 22,830 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 20,874 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn and pitted inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2019 18,676 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 17,063 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 14,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 10,115 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 6,032 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 3,344 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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FY62 EJC 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 FY62 EJC, 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 FY62 EJC registered?

FY62 EJC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is FY62 EJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 EJC 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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