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C12 RWH

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,398 mi
Last recorded98,398 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 RWH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,398 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 93,102 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 91,965 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in thick black grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 87,588 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 85,204 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,560 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 64,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,392 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 34,773 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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C12 RWH is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc 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 C12 RWH, 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

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What year was C12 RWH registered?

C12 RWH is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is C12 RWH safe to buy?

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