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CV62 WFC

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,251 mi
Last recorded21,251 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 WFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 21,251 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 17,580 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 15,511 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 10,898 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 5,874 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 2,717 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 2,660 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 2,622 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 2,528 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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CV62 WFC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CV62 WFC, 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 CV62 WFC registered?

CV62 WFC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is CV62 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV62 WFC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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