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CP61 LZX

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,525 mi
Last recorded82,525 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 LZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 82,525 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 82,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 76,252 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 72,343 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 68,075 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,431 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 57,282 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 51,684 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 45,383 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 39,276 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 32,816 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 26,531 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 19,945 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 LZX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LZX, 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 LZX?

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What year was CP61 LZX registered?

CP61 LZX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is CP61 LZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP61 LZX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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