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5 CEE

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,292 mi
Last recorded52,292 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 CEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 52,292 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 45,649 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 40,723 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 37,945 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 36,336 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 32,848 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 29,019 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 22,995 miles

slight oil leak from front axle steering pivot points

Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,080 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 14,315 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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5 CEE is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 5 CEE, 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 5 CEE registered?

5 CEE is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is 5 CEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 CEE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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