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CP61 FLN

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,183 mi
Last recorded63,183 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 FLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 63,183 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 57,068 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 54,937 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 52,635 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 50,145 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 47,795 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 47,704 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 45,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 43,678 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 41,486 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 38,579 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2016 36,107 miles

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2015 29,614 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,428 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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CP61 FLN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CP61 FLN, 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 CP61 FLN?

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What year was CP61 FLN registered?

CP61 FLN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is CP61 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP61 FLN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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