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CY12 CXT

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,564 mi
Last recorded48,564 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 CXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 48,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 48,562 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear brakes on metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 47,111 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 47,104 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 44,659 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 43,753 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 43,753 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 40,322 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 34,585 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 28,937 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,637 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 23,637 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,009 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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CY12 CXT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CY12 CXT, 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 CY12 CXT registered?

CY12 CXT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is CY12 CXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 CXT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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