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GF12 CGY

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,526 mi
Last recorded144,526 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 CGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 144,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective holed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 131,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Crack in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak to rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak to transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 131,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Number plate lamp outer bulb not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Crack in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak to rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak to transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 110,319 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,436 miles

plastic object wedged in offside rear brake caliper ,rubbing on disc

rear diff leak

Fail 7 Feb 2018 94,436 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1 of 2 number plate bulbs inop

plastic object wedged in offside rear brake caliper ,rubbing on disc

rear diff leak

Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,546 miles

headlight aims on min level

nail in n/s/f tyre,both o/s tyres wearing lower on inner

oil around transfer box

Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres wearing/stepping edges

front brake discs slight lip

n/s side repeater lens cracked

rear number plate marked

slight oil leak-transfer case area

Fail 11 Feb 2016 64,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres wearing/stepping edges

front brake discs slight lip

n/s side repeater lens cracked

rear number plate marked

slight oil leak-transfer case area

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Mar 2015 51,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear 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 CGY is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CGY, 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 CGY registered?

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

Is GF12 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 CGY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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