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CV12 JZU

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,635 mi
Last recorded124,635 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 JZU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 124,635 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 21 May 2024 124,135 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2023 124,133 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 124,131 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 116,569 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 106,033 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 95,337 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 82,037 miles

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 2 Mar 2018 70,008 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low.

slight play in front steering arm ball joint.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,620 miles

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,931 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 46,931 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,958 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 JZU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JZU, 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 JZU registered?

CV12 JZU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is CV12 JZU safe to buy?

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