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CY12 CZP

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,562 mi
Last recorded76,562 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 CZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 76,562 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 74,040 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 74,040 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 71,119 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 68,559 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 65,627 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 60,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 60,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,840 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,623 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 48,623 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 41,846 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 41,846 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,862 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 33,862 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure o/s and n/s bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 26,300 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 CZP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CZP, 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 CY12 CZP registered?

CY12 CZP is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is CY12 CZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 CZP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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