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B12 MUK

1991 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

249,372 mi
Last recorded249,372 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 MUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 249,372 miles

Rear tyres out of shape

Fail 13 Aug 2025 249,362 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 17 Aug 2024 248,857 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 248,857 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 247,332 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 246,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Minor oil leak at transfer box

Pass 30 Jul 2021 245,650 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 245,650 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 245,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch advise further inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch advise furtherinspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 243,277 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 242,173 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 240,498 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 230,849 miles

ns front swivel hub has slight play

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 218,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 210,833 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

parking brake lever near end of reserve travel when operated

rear panel by tow bar mounting has welding repairs

Pass 13 Mar 2009 205,778 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 199,157 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 190,445 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 190,445 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2005 180,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 180,531 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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B12 MUK is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 B12 MUK, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B12 MUK registered?

B12 MUK is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1991.

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