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CV12 TXZ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,909 mi
Last recorded43,909 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 TXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 43,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to register

suspension units corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2026 43,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to register

suspension units corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2025 42,571 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 41,483 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 39,430 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 39,430 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 37,641 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Feb 2021 36,470 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 34,092 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 10 Sep 2019 34,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure axle tie rod bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure axle tie rod bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 31,952 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 30,646 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,677 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 23,677 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts split. (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 18,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,104 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 TXZ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TXZ, 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 TXZ registered?

CV12 TXZ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is CV12 TXZ safe to buy?

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