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GF62 FPU

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,388 mi
Last recorded141,388 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 FPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 141,388 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 131,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 118,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,709 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 93,184 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,217 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 83,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 74,771 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 66,413 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 37,035 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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GF62 FPU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 GF62 FPU, 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 GF62 FPU registered?

GF62 FPU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is GF62 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 FPU 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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