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CP62 KYN

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,991 mi
Last recorded74,991 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,991 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 74,991 miles

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel arch trim sharp edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 70,344 miles

Nearside Rear sidelight lense cover missing .Red bulb fitted

Offside Front sidelight lense cover missing

Offside Rear indicator lense missing .orange bulb fitted

Offside Rear sidelight lense cover missing .Red bulb fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2018 70,344 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working also lense cover missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light --------plus lense missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear cover missing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 61,672 miles

3 litre oil added

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front sidelight lense missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear indicator lense missiing

Offside Rear side and brake light lense missing

Fail 6 Dec 2017 61,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-85x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight and lense missing (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lense missing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense missing (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

3 litre oil added

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front sidelight lense missing

Fail 21 Nov 2016 58,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front sidelight lense missing

Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,736 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 43,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lense damaged showing white light to rear (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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 KYN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KYN, 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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CP62 KYN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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