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1212 IW

2013 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,650 mi
Last recorded87,650 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1212 IW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 87,650 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 87,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 74,965 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 65,918 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 65,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front SWIVEL SEAL LEAKING

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 61,199 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 54,341 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 54,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter body/housing leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 16,298 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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1212 IW is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 1212 IW, 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 1212 IW registered?

1212 IW is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is 1212 IW safe to buy?

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