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C5 VVD

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,446 mi
Last recorded105,446 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 VVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 105,446 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 101,222 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 94,147 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 94,132 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle A frame ball joint rubber split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 89,339 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 89,328 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 83,658 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 83,658 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 81,299 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 81,299 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected tow bar wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 78,185 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 78,185 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 70,117 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,658 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 52,257 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2017 34,930 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 23,073 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

note:aftermarket steering wheel fitted

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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C5 VVD is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C5 VVD, 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 C5 VVD registered?

C5 VVD is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is C5 VVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 VVD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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