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B13 BRC

2012 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,661 mi
Last recorded71,661 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 BRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 71,661 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 68,447 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 63,505 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s lowers (5.3.2 (c))

slight surface rusting to both chassis rails

Pass 25 May 2023 58,097 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 53,687 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 53,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 47,846 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 47,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 40,409 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 34,860 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 34,826 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached excessive play in bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 28,669 miles

Rear fuel system has a light misting of fuel.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 28,669 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fuel system has a light misting of fuel.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 23,121 miles

rear diff seal is leaking

Pass 5 May 2015 16,678 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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B13 BRC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B13 BRC, 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 B13 BRC registered?

B13 BRC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is B13 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 BRC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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