MOT Status
ValidMileage
104,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever not releasing correctly ratchet mechanizem faulty (1.1.2 (b) (i))
oil leaking from power steering box to safe limit
Nearside Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel all brakes binding slightly with worn and corroded discs (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear axle upper centre suport joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering box drop arm end joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear shock absorbers have worn mounting bushes to safe limit
oil leaks from power steering box but not excessive
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear shock absorber bushes both sides slightly worn
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CV12 SSZ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 CV12 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?
CV12 SSZ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2012.
Is CV12 SSZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for CV12 SSZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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