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CJH 1D

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,833 mi
Last recorded106,833 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJH 1D
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 106,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

aftermarket Spare wheel carrier. Securing bolt loose

Pass 7 Jan 2025 102,767 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 96,781 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 89,332 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel seal leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel seal leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential output seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box output seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

past evidence of diesel leak from fuel tank area

Fail 2 Feb 2023 89,114 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel seal leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel seal leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential output seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box output seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

past evidence of diesel leak from fuel tank area

Pass 16 Feb 2022 80,316 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 70,722 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,571 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 58,652 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 51,427 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 46,406 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 37,410 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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CJH 1D is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CJH 1D, 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 CJH 1D registered?

CJH 1D is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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The MOT history for CJH 1D shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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