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CE62 HKX

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,989 mi
Last recorded57,989 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 57,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 57,978 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 53,282 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 53,236 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working O/S & N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 49,843 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 49,843 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Stop/Tail...380 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 46,114 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 41,627 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 37,671 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 32,005 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 32,005 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure Bezel corroded/weak (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp bezel corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 28,165 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 28,164 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - 235 85R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 24,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S & N/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 19,816 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 15,112 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 HKX 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 HKX, 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 CE62 HKX registered?

CE62 HKX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is CE62 HKX safe to buy?

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