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CV62 XJO

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,774 mi
Last recorded42,774 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 42,774 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 42,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 40,402 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 36,049 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 35,818 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 35,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 34,393 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Underneath cooling fan (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 34,393 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Underneath cooling fan (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 33,260 miles

O/S & N/S Headlamp bezels badly corroded .... headlamps still secure

Pass 17 May 2019 32,807 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 29,730 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 24,731 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 XJO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV62 XJO, 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 CV62 XJO registered?

CV62 XJO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is CV62 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV62 XJO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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