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CV12 UEX

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,542 mi
Last recorded67,542 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 UEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 67,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 63,338 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 59,050 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 59,048 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 55,013 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 51,711 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 47,967 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 42,687 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 37,490 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 32,797 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 32,797 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 27,359 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm and cracked in tread

Nearside Rear tyre 2.8mm and cracked in tread

Offside Front tyre 3mm and cracked in tread

Fail 28 Jun 2017 27,359 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm and cracked in tread

Nearside Rear tyre 2.8mm and cracked in tread

Offside Front tyre 3mm and cracked in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2016 22,738 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre's have surface cracking

Fail 7 Jul 2016 22,738 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front and nearside rear tyre's have surface cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,880 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,811 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 UEX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UEX, 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

How do I check the history of CV12 UEX?

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What year was CV12 UEX registered?

CV12 UEX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is CV12 UEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 UEX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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