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BL12 NER

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,649 mi
Last recorded66,649 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 NER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 66,649 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 61,730 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 61,730 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 58,578 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 57,983 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 57,254 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 40,779 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 24,636 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 15,045 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 4,758 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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BL12 NER is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 46,227 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 BL12 NER, 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 13 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL12 NER registered?

BL12 NER is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 December 2013.

Is BL12 NER safe to buy?

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