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2012 CM

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,981 mi
Last recorded28,981 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2012 CM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 28,981 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 28,811 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 27,924 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 27,913 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 27,588 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 26,946 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 22,191 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 22,191 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 19,694 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 15,634 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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2012 CM is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 2012 CM, 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 2012 CM registered?

2012 CM is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is 2012 CM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2012 CM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 2012 CM have outstanding finance?

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