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8754 NC

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,306 mi
Last recorded33,306 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8754 NC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 33,306 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 29,871 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 29,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 29,018 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 29,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 28,673 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 28,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 27,702 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 27,431 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2021 27,431 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 21,344 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 19,476 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 19,476 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 17,173 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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8754 NC is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 8754 NC, 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 8754 NC registered?

8754 NC is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 December 2013.

Is 8754 NC safe to buy?

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