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144 CR

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,920 mi
Last recorded73,920 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration144 CR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 73,920 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 69,811 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 65,205 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 61,370 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,773 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 57,991 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,278 miles

Offside Front slight seepage from hub seal.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,608 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,016 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 44,016 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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144 CR is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 144 CR, 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 144 CR registered?

144 CR is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is 144 CR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 144 CR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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