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CD10 DEN

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,587 mi
Last recorded90,587 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD10 DEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 90,587 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 86,516 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 70,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear corroded near rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust joint Corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 65,157 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 65,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,578 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 49,751 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 43,947 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 42,250 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 39,171 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 36,805 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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CD10 DEN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CD10 DEN, 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 CD10 DEN registered?

CD10 DEN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is CD10 DEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CD10 DEN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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