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CV62 XJP

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,927 mi
Last recorded59,927 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 XJP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 59,927 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 57,237 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 54,391 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 52,791 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 50,341 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,044 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 48,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 45,755 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 45,755 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,917 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Off steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 40,917 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Off steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 36,876 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 36,876 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 32,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 25,400 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 XJP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CV62 XJP, 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 XJP registered?

CV62 XJP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is CV62 XJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV62 XJP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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