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B11 BPC

2012 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,692 mi
Last recorded60,692 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 BPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 60,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 60,692 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on rear axle upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 58,598 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 56,188 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 54,114 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear axel ball joint boot deteriated

Pass 12 Jan 2022 51,742 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 45,587 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 44,656 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 39,832 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 35,328 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 32,075 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 27,627 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 22,122 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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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B11 BPC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 B11 BPC, 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 B11 BPC registered?

B11 BPC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is B11 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 BPC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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