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CV12 JZN

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,368 mi
Last recorded162,368 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 JZN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 162,368 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 161,193 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 159,206 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 152,302 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 146,462 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 142,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,643 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 76,819 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 76,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 63,502 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 48,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,567 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 JZN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JZN, 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 JZN registered?

CV12 JZN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is CV12 JZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 JZN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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