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CX12 VYA

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,572 mi
Last recorded25,572 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 25,572 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 24,398 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 24,397 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 22,162 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 19,745 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 19,745 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 18,289 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 16,702 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 14,933 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 12,948 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 10,397 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 7,208 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 5,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 3,766 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 VYA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA?

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What year was CX12 VYA registered?

CX12 VYA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is CX12 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 VYA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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