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CP62 EZV

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,903 mi
Last recorded75,903 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 EZV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 75,903 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 74,168 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 73,754 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 71,790 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 22 Dec 2022 69,643 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 68,544 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 68,544 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and silver plate fitted (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and silver plate fitted (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 66,791 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 66,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 63,071 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both auxiliary headlights not working

Front brake warning light intermittent illuminates - advise brake check

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear all rear seat belts not fully inspected due to seats folded and area loaded

Fail 20 Nov 2019 63,070 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass smashed (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveller does not operate (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides shock lower bushes - excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened webbing split (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both auxiliary headlights not working

Front brake warning light intermittent illuminates - advise brake check

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear all rear seat belts not fully inspected due to seats folded and area loaded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 44,153 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 44,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/85/16 114/111 s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 30,714 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 20,572 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 16,045 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 EZV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CP62 EZV, 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 EZV registered?

CP62 EZV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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