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CG61 CFG

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,209 mi
Last recorded98,209 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG61 CFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 98,209 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 90,034 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,870 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 70,628 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,854 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 59,531 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,841 miles

emissions to clean for reading

Fail 19 Mar 2020 56,841 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions to clean for reading

Pass 19 Mar 2019 47,330 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,305 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,297 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 23,631 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,783 miles

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

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

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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CG61 CFG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CG61 CFG, 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 CG61 CFG registered?

CG61 CFG is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CG61 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CG61 CFG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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