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FY62 EJX

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,759 mi
Last recorded46,759 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 EJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 46,759 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 45,047 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 43,709 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 40,962 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 31,863 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 29,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 27,544 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 25,987 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 25,809 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

moisture around front spherical hub bearings nearside and offside

Pass 16 Sep 2017 23,360 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 19,372 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 13,088 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 EJX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EJX, 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 FY62 EJX?

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What year was FY62 EJX registered?

FY62 EJX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is FY62 EJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 EJX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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