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FY62 EJL

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,319 mi
Last recorded63,319 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 EJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 63,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 62,096 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 61,139 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 60,587 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 59,918 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,370 miles

both front swivel joint housing seals slightly weeping

Fail 26 Mar 2021 58,370 miles

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

both front swivel joint housing seals slightly weeping

Pass 27 Mar 2020 56,607 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 54,828 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 54,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,311 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 31,873 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 18,051 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 EJL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJL, 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 EJL registered?

FY62 EJL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is FY62 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 EJL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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