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CK61 XZR

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,094 mi
Last recorded92,094 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 XZR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 92,094 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 92,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 87,039 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 87,039 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 76,710 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,576 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 71,756 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 53,935 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 46,013 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,305 miles

Offside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,368 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 34,366 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XZR is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CK61 XZR, 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 CK61 XZR?

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What year was CK61 XZR registered?

CK61 XZR is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 2012.

Is CK61 XZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK61 XZR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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