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GF12 CGV

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,808 mi
Last recorded119,808 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 CGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 119,808 miles

Number plate lamp lens damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,691 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to center of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 107,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to center of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,627 miles

1 out of 2 number plate bulbs inop

engine light on

number plate lamp taped

o/s/r tyre 3mm

wipers smear

Fail 6 Feb 2018 93,627 miles

1 out of 2 number plate bulbs inop

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

engine light on

number plate lamp taped

o/s/r tyre 3mm

wipers smear

Pass 7 Feb 2017 81,572 miles

n/s headlight damaged

various damage to screen

Pass 9 Feb 2016 62,330 miles

windscreen has chips in various positions

Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,939 miles

Screw in nearside front tyre.

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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GF12 CGV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GF12 CGV, 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 GF12 CGV registered?

GF12 CGV is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is GF12 CGV safe to buy?

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