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CE62 HKU

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,212 mi
Last recorded169,212 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 HKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 169,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 169,212 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 164,344 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 164,332 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury STEP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 153,849 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 144,371 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 144,168 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bull bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and stop light (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 128,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 128,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 102,565 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 102,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 88,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe near rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,712 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front diff seal leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,552 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,694 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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CE62 HKU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE62 HKU, 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 CE62 HKU registered?

CE62 HKU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is CE62 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 HKU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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