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CP12 KLO

2012 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,336 mi
Last recorded56,336 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 KLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 56,336 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 50,554 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 50,553 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 45,254 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 40,057 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 35,528 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 27,200 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 26,910 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 24,497 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 24,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 20,300 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 14,455 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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CP12 KLO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CP12 KLO, 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 CP12 KLO registered?

CP12 KLO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is CP12 KLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 KLO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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