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CP12 ZFO

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,766 mi
Last recorded70,766 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 70,766 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,489 miles

All tyres starting to wear unevenly

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,543 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 58,543 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front hub seal has a minor leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 51,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded might clean (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded might clean (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front hub seal has a minor leak

Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,347 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,916 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,937 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 ZFO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZFO, 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 ZFO registered?

CP12 ZFO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is CP12 ZFO safe to buy?

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