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CS06 MCP

2012 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests37 (26 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate70.3%

Mileage

155,438 mi
Last recorded155,438 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS06 MCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

26 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 155,438 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 197,787 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 187,029 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 145,824 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 174,078 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 174,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 142,461 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Light on dash showing bulb failure all lights OK

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 7 Dec 2022 166,810 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 under radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 72,548 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 131,543 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 155,572 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 155,572 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 121,852 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 121,852 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 139,919 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 112,394 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 129,347 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 129,347 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjust both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 103,803 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 103,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top mount also dropped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 113,408 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 92,424 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 92,424 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 96,678 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 96,678 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure retighten bolt (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjust (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,362 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 78,308 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 69,671 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,351 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 67,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,336 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,307 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 65,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 63,325 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 May 2013 61,662 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 56,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,638 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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CS06 MCP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.3%.

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 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 CS06 MCP, 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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CS06 MCP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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