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CE12 YXH

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,964 mi
Last recorded73,964 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 YXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 73,964 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 29 Jul 2025 70,529 miles

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 22 Jul 2024 68,414 miles

Smoke level level low no print out

Pass 18 Jul 2023 67,032 miles

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 2 Aug 2022 65,565 miles

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 15 Jul 2021 63,857 miles

smoke level low no print out

Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,244 miles

smoke level low no print out

Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,150 miles

smoke level low, no print out

Pass 25 Jul 2018 56,642 miles

smoke level low, no print out

Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,970 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 41,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 27,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,268 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 YXH is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CE12 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

CE12 YXH is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is CE12 YXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 YXH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE12 YXH have outstanding finance?

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