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GF12 CGZ

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,641 mi
Last recorded67,641 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 CGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 67,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poorly made,benefit given (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front spherical joint slight seepage

Offside Front spherical joint slight seepage

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poorly made,benefit given (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

frnt bumper corroded and holed,but secure

rear axle/suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2025 63,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front spherical joint leaking

Offside Front spherical joint leaking

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle to suspension ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front bumper corroded and holed

Fail 9 Jun 2025 63,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated due to transmission oil leak (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission oil getting onto brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front spherical joint leaking

Offside Front spherical joint leaking

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle to suspension ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front bumper corroded and holed

Pass 14 Jun 2024 59,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 59,422 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 54,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 54,930 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 51,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear lower bushes worn advise replacing (5.3.2 (c))

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

both front swivel hubs leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2021 49,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front axle spherical balls slight seepage of grease

front bumper corroded and holed

Fail 14 Jun 2021 49,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front axle spherical balls slight seepage of grease

front bumper corroded and holed

Pass 16 Jun 2020 46,746 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both front swivel hubs leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2019 43,744 miles

Both front swivel hubs leaking slightly.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,972 miles

Rear Lower both shock absorber bushes worn

both axle swivel hubs slightly leaking

Fail 18 Jun 2018 39,972 miles

Rear Lower both shock absorber bushes worn

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both axle swivel hubs slightly leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,372 miles

Front swivel hub seals both sides leaking

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 28,930 miles

Front both swivel hubs leaking

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 21,059 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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GF12 CGZ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CGZ, 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.

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What year was GF12 CGZ registered?

GF12 CGZ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is GF12 CGZ safe to buy?

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