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CX12 VXO

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,709 mi
Last recorded74,709 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 74,709 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 68,819 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 68,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bushes missing. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 63,990 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 60,087 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 56,345 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 53,993 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 42,478 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs scored and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 38,542 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 33,423 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,501 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 22,614 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 VXO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 CX12 VXO, 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 CX12 VXO registered?

CX12 VXO is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is CX12 VXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 VXO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX12 VXO have outstanding finance?

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