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CE12 XWP

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,396 mi
Last recorded60,396 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 60,396 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 56,703 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 53,059 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 50,821 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 50,821 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 48,556 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 48,556 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 45,736 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 42,935 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 42,935 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 40,349 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 40,349 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 37,162 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 37,162 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 32,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2017 32,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bushes o/s and n/s (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,924 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 26,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,993 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 20,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 XWP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE12 XWP registered?

CE12 XWP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is CE12 XWP safe to buy?

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