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CK12 XJX

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,572 mi
Last recorded16,572 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 XJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 16,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 16,556 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 16,358 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 16,007 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 15,201 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 14,945 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 11,774 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 10,696 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 9,864 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 9,039 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 6,951 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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CK12 XJX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CK12 XJX, 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

How do I check the history of CK12 XJX?

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What year was CK12 XJX registered?

CK12 XJX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is CK12 XJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK12 XJX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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