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CE12 DPV

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,399 mi
Last recorded80,399 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 DPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 80,399 miles

Rear A frame ball joint play

Fail 22 Jan 2026 80,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear A frame ball joint play

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,450 miles

Rear A frame ball joint slight play

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 78,447 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rayco pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 75,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn raco pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear from o/s/r brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 75,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn raco pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear from o/s/r brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 71,741 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235-85-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie link rod bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 71,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235-85-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie link rod bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,840 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 66,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 61,526 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 61,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 55,995 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 50,473 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 50,473 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,307 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 44,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,751 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 31,751 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,428 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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CE12 DPV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CE12 DPV, 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 CE12 DPV registered?

CE12 DPV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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