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CK62 SKV

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,250 mi
Last recorded39,250 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK62 SKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 39,250 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 36,885 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 34,188 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 31,619 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 28,848 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 25,933 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 25,933 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 22,924 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 20,077 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 17,123 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 14,252 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 14,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 14,191 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 13,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 13,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate obscured ladder (6.3.1d)

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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CK62 SKV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CK62 SKV, 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 CK62 SKV registered?

CK62 SKV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is CK62 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK62 SKV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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