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CH54 COW

2012 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,390 mi
Last recorded66,390 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH54 COW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 66,390 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 65,129 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 65,129 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 63,325 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 63,325 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 61,737 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 61,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 59,650 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 58,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm N/S & O/S REAR 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,232 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 52,665 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 48,892 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,251 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 42,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,554 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 35,551 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,192 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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CH54 COW is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CH54 COW, 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 CH54 COW registered?

CH54 COW is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is CH54 COW safe to buy?

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