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CY61 GWN

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,208 mi
Last recorded67,208 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 GWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 67,208 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,664 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 57,323 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,964 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 49,231 miles

Centre Rear high level brake light inoperative

Fail 3 Feb 2016 49,231 miles

Centre Rear high level brake light inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 39,508 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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CY61 GWN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 CY61 GWN, 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 CY61 GWN?

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What year was CY61 GWN registered?

CY61 GWN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is CY61 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY61 GWN shows 7 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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