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CV12 YTB

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,772 mi
Last recorded63,772 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 YTB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 63,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 60,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 60,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 53,646 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 53,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 49,828 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 49,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 48,931 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 48,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,411 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Rear facing ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,625 miles

No emissions printout due to low emissions.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,173 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes - corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2016 35,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear metal brake pipes - corroding

Pass 22 May 2015 26,222 miles

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

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 YTB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YTB, 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 YTB registered?

CV12 YTB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is CV12 YTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 YTB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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