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CY12 CYT

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,970 mi
Last recorded29,970 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 CYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2019 29,970 miles

Front Power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 28,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 24,488 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 20,339 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,839 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 CYT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CY12 CYT, 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 CYT registered?

CY12 CYT is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is CY12 CYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 CYT shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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