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CP12 VNC

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,800 mi
Last recorded84,800 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 VNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 84,800 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 80,212 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 75,101 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 71,998 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 70,142 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,060 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak rear diff seal ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 25,762 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 VNC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VNC, 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 VNC registered?

CP12 VNC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is CP12 VNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 VNC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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