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CP12 VMU

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,744 mi
Last recorded48,744 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 VMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 48,744 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 46,647 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 43,998 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 41,759 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 38,887 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 35,696 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 33,597 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 30,873 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 28,582 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,315 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,483 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 VMU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VMU, 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 CP12 VMU?

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What year was CP12 VMU registered?

CP12 VMU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is CP12 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 VMU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP12 VMU have outstanding finance?

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