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CY12 MZE

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,960 mi
Last recorded96,960 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 MZE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 96,960 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 95,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 95,381 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 92,250 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 88,274 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 88,274 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 84,092 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 80,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,743 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 61,008 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,476 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 52,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 43,508 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 33,618 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 MZE is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

CY12 MZE is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is CY12 MZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 MZE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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