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CE61 VTU

2012 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,816 mi
Last recorded63,816 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 VTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,816 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,990 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 56,990 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,262 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,877 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 23,365 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 22,211 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,667 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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CE61 VTU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CE61 VTU, 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

How do I check the history of CE61 VTU?

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What year was CE61 VTU registered?

CE61 VTU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is CE61 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 VTU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE61 VTU have outstanding finance?

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