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CY62 OFV

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,583 mi
Last recorded116,583 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY62 OFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 116,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear painted black (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight flange leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 111,546 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 104,594 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 94,978 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 86,673 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 74,817 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 74,817 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 63,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 63,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam 472 (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 50,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/85/16 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 50,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/85/16 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 37,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OFV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFV, 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 OFV registered?

CY62 OFV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is CY62 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY62 OFV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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