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12 BRU

2008 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,294 mi
Last recorded59,294 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Defender66,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 BRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 59,294 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 56,049 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 52,683 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 49,288 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 46,435 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 44,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 44,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 40,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 38,570 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,690 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,288 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly.

Pass 12 May 2015 26,567 miles

Rear diff pinion oil seal moist

Fail 12 May 2015 26,567 miles

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

Rear diff pinion oil seal moist

Pass 11 Jun 2014 23,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 19,488 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,526 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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12 BRU is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 66,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 12 BRU, 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 18 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 12 BRU registered?

12 BRU is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is 12 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 BRU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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