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CV12 SSZ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,797 mi
Last recorded104,797 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 SSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 104,797 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 100,188 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 92,838 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly ratchet mechanizem faulty (1.1.2 (b) (i))

oil leaking from power steering box to safe limit

Pass 21 Apr 2023 68,989 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 68,987 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 80,287 miles

both rear shock absorbers have worn mounting bushes to safe limit

oil leaks from power steering box but not excessive

Pass 15 Jun 2021 73,858 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 73,858 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 64,619 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 64,619 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 56,444 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,820 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,234 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,491 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 37,491 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,615 miles

rear shock absorber bushes both sides slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2015 19,210 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 19,210 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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