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CV12 VSP

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,575 mi
Last recorded33,575 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 VSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 33,575 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 32,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 31,856 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 31,233 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 30,324 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 28,852 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 26,394 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 22,765 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 17,584 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 14,147 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 10,565 miles

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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 VSP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

CV12 VSP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is CV12 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 VSP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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