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CA62 UVX

2012 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,804 mi
Last recorded89,804 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 UVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 89,804 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front SWIVEL HOUSING SEAL WORN

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front SWIVEL HOUSING SEAL WORN

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 89,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front SWIVEL HOUSING SEAL WORN

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front SWIVEL HOUSING SEAL WORN

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 85,492 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,227 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,494 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,041 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 75,041 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,261 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 60,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight wear on webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower main brake pipe along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper main brake pipe on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 51,924 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,842 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,584 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 26,056 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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CA62 UVX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CA62 UVX, 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 CA62 UVX registered?

CA62 UVX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is CA62 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 UVX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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