MOT Status
ValidMileage
131,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
no exhaust emissions detected
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Engine oil leak
Exhaust silencer corroded
Front propshaft rear universal joint has slight play
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Engine oil leak
Exhaust silencer corroded
Front propshaft rear universal joint has slight play
Exhaust mounting defective jointing flanges and bolts badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective jointing flanges and bolts badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened approx 70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has cut/crack in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre 4mm
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Exhaust corroded at joints
Front both tyres wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Exhaust corroded at joints
Front both tyres wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top and lower (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top and lower (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
rear shocker bushes worn upper and lower
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
CX12 VWS is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc 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 CX12 VWS, 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
How do I check the history of CX12 VWS?
You can check the full history of CX12 VWS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was CX12 VWS registered?
CX12 VWS is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2012.
Is CX12 VWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for CX12 VWS 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.
Does CX12 VWS have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CX12 VWS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.