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Rear A frame ball joint play
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))
Rear A frame ball joint slight play
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is CE12 DPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for CE12 DPV shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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