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CX12 VWS

2012 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,812 mi
Last recorded131,812 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 131,812 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 131,407 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 130,604 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front propshaft rear universal joint has slight play

Fail 20 Nov 2023 130,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 127,909 miles

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))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 127,907 miles

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 126,391 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 122,135 miles

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 122,135 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 118,869 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 114,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 106,684 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 106,684 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 98,117 miles

rear shocker bushes worn upper and lower

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,504 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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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.

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CX12 VWS is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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