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CP12 MDN

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,802 mi
Last recorded60,802 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 MDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 60,802 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 53,867 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2025 53,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2024 50,061 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 50,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 47,173 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 47,173 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 42,830 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 42,830 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 39,298 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 32,256 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 28,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 28,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2017 24,830 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 24,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 21,125 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 21,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2015 17,543 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 MDN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CP12 MDN, 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 MDN registered?

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

Is CP12 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 MDN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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