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D13 EJB

2012 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,848 mi
Last recorded108,848 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Defender49,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 EJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 108,848 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 99,727 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 99,727 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 94,333 miles

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

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

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

suspension corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2023 94,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both side lower bush has lot of play (5.3.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4

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

Front both front track rod end are tight and lumpy on movement

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around filter precious switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear brake are nosey

Pass 9 Jan 2023 91,207 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in both rear shock absorber lower bushes.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,056 miles

Original test done by A Westrope.

Fail 13 Jan 2022 86,004 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 78,128 miles

Noise from offside front and offside rear door check straps

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush on both rear shocks. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 77,975 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear along offside rear chassis rail. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Noise from offside front and offside rear door check straps

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush on both rear shocks. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,176 miles

Offside rear brake disc worn/corroded on inner face.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 58,627 miles

Emissions too low to test.

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,463 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 44,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 36,348 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 29,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 29,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 23,523 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 23,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D13 EJB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D13 EJB, 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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D13 EJB is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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