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CE62 HLN

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

73,507 mi
Last recorded73,507 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 HLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 73,507 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 73,507 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 68,928 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 68,918 miles

All direction indicators not working Not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet missing (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 65,703 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 7 Nov 2023 65,703 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 65,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 61,487 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 61,487 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 56,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 56,195 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 51,313 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 47,015 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 47,015 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 42,543 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 42,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 37,222 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 29,741 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 29,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 23,123 miles

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

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 HLN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HLN, 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 HLN registered?

CE62 HLN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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