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CV12 YTE

2012 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,622 mi
Last recorded74,622 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 YTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 74,622 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 74,204 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 73,073 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 72,724 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 71,189 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 May 2018 71,189 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,750 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 67,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 54,575 miles

n/s/r and o/s rear shocker lower mounting bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 30 Nov 2015 54,575 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/s/r and o/s rear shocker lower mounting bushes showing signs of wear

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 YTE is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YTE, 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 YTE registered?

CV12 YTE is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is CV12 YTE safe to buy?

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