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CE62 HLC

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,836 mi
Last recorded116,836 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 HLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 116,836 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 116,836 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 108,528 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 108,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 99,507 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

signs of dampness around the fuel tank/filler neck

Fail 23 May 2024 99,394 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe where it joins the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected has a hole in it (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

signs of dampness around the fuel tank/filler neck

Pass 1 Jun 2023 89,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe as it joins the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear indicator lens is damaged

Fail 26 May 2023 89,085 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe as it joins the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear indicator lens is damaged

Pass 26 May 2022 79,190 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 79,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 70,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 61,318 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 55,937 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 49,160 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 37,072 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 37,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 27,060 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 HLC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HLC, 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 HLC registered?

CE62 HLC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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