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CV12 JZA

2012 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,082 mi
Last recorded73,082 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 JZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 73,082 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 71,197 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 71,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 67,419 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

SIDE STEPS CORRODED

Fail 15 Feb 2024 67,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

SIDE STEPS CORRODED

Pass 23 Feb 2023 64,231 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 60,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 54,953 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,300 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 44,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,713 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 32,306 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 32,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 23,955 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 15,869 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 JZA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JZA, 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 CV12 JZA registered?

CV12 JZA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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