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BB12 SYD

2014 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,950 mi
Last recorded46,950 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB12 SYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 46,950 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 46,950 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 46,054 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 45,524 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Tank Damp

Pass 8 Jun 2023 44,917 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 44,034 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 42,111 miles

fuel tank damp

reverse lamp dull

Pass 5 Jun 2020 39,045 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,501 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,149 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 36,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,118 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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BB12 SYD is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 41,633 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 BB12 SYD, 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 12 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 BB12 SYD registered?

BB12 SYD is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 2014.

Is BB12 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB12 SYD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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