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B13 RAC

2012 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,877 mi
Last recorded53,877 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 RAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 53,877 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 50,736 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 50,736 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 48,812 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 45,769 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 45,769 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 42,670 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,856 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 39,838 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 39,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,655 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 37,594 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,134 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 22,744 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 RAC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B13 RAC registered?

B13 RAC is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is B13 RAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 RAC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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