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CV12 EFL

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,149 mi
Last recorded26,149 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 EFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 26,149 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 25,817 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 25,438 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 25,234 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 24,616 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 24,152 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 23,402 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 22,934 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 22,368 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 21,436 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,590 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 15,394 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 9,234 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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CV12 EFL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CV12 EFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV12 EFL registered?

CV12 EFL is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is CV12 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 EFL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV12 EFL have outstanding finance?

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