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928 TG

2013 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,510 mi
Last recorded82,510 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration928 TG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 82,510 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 82,510 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 81,841 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 81,837 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 78,341 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 67,307 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 67,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 65,865 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 65,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,959 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,884 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 43,604 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 43,604 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 33,743 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 33,176 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 27,588 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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928 TG is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 928 TG, 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 928 TG registered?

928 TG is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is 928 TG safe to buy?

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