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CK61 XYM

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,057 mi
Last recorded29,057 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 XYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 29,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 27,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive both front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 27,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 24,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 24,412 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 23,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 22,929 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 20,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 18,073 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 14,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 12,389 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 11,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 9,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 7,750 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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CK61 XYM is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CK61 XYM, 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 CK61 XYM registered?

CK61 XYM is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is CK61 XYM safe to buy?

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