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A15 POL

2013 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,640 mi
Last recorded87,640 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 POL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 87,640 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 84,270 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 81,183 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2023 77,429 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 77,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 73,837 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 71,591 miles

Advise rear brake pads are worn down low

Fail 2 Jul 2021 71,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Advise rear brake pads are worn down low

Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,767 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,720 miles

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,598 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,484 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 41,011 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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A15 POL is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A15 POL, 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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How do I check the history of A15 POL?

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What year was A15 POL registered?

A15 POL is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 2013.

Is A15 POL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 POL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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