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CP62 BOU

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,280 mi
Last recorded29,280 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 BOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 29,280 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 29,280 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 25,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 25,807 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 22,781 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 21,680 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 21,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 20,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 7.50R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 19,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 7.50-R16 worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 7.50-R16 worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 18,770 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 17,806 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 16,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 14,943 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 12,532 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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CP62 BOU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CP62 BOU, 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 CP62 BOU registered?

CP62 BOU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is CP62 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 BOU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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