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3 OAR

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,313 mi
Last recorded23,313 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 OAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 23,313 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 22,970 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 22,648 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 22,420 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 21,404 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 21,216 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 20,548 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 20,546 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 19,135 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 17,709 miles

no smoke detected

no smoke detected

Pass 8 Nov 2016 16,061 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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3 OAR is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 3 OAR, 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 3 OAR registered?

3 OAR is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 2013.

Is 3 OAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 OAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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