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CE62 NGF

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,204 mi
Last recorded107,204 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 107,204 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 89,027 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 77,699 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 73,257 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 73,257 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 72,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,178 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 64,177 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 56,174 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 48,518 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,071 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 33,434 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 33,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 26,541 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 26,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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 NGF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NGF, 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 NGF registered?

CE62 NGF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is CE62 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 NGF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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