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CP62 HKV

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,044 mi
Last recorded55,044 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 55,044 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 54,841 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 54,841 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 54,656 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 54,375 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 53,088 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 49,700 miles

advised front pads worn

advised high level brake light not working

advised osr tyre getting low

Fail 25 Jul 2019 49,700 miles

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

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

advised front pads worn

advised high level brake light not working

advised osr tyre getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2018 41,654 miles

advised chip screen

advised front tyres wearing very low tread

advised nsf outer track rod ens slight free play

Pass 20 Jul 2017 34,912 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 34,912 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter drain bung (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,174 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 26,605 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 26,605 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 HKV 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 71.4%.

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 HKV, 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 HKV registered?

CP62 HKV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is CP62 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 HKV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP62 HKV have outstanding finance?

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