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CE12 DVF

2012 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,539 mi
Last recorded14,539 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 DVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 14,539 miles

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 11,252 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 8,669 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 7,178 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 7,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DVF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE12 DVF, 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 DVF registered?

CE12 DVF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CE12 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 DVF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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