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CY62 BZK

2012 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,390 mi
Last recorded104,390 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY62 BZK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 104,390 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 103,153 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 94,899 miles

rear ladder obscuring number plate

Fail 21 Oct 2016 94,899 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake warning light inop

n/s/r light lens visibility reduced

rear ladder obscuring number plate

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 28 Oct 2015 77,724 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 77,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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CY62 BZK is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CY62 BZK, 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 CY62 BZK registered?

CY62 BZK is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is CY62 BZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY62 BZK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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