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CP12 MVD

2012 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,407 mi
Last recorded114,407 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 MVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 114,407 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 114,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 103,997 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 92,993 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 84,646 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 80,739 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 73,313 miles

rear diff has small leak

under body covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2020 73,299 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear diff has small leak

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 64,122 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 64,122 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 55,087 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 55,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 45,542 miles

Rear Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2017 45,408 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2016 35,971 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 26,865 miles

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

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 MVD is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MVD, 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 CP12 MVD registered?

CP12 MVD is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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