CarVerify

Free Car Check

A18 EFC

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,561 mi
Last recorded42,561 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 EFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 42,561 miles

Front stone chip in windscreen

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 42,561 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front stone chip in windscreen

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 41,159 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 39,101 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished damage to n/s/r outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 39,100 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished damage to n/s/r outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 36,523 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 35,227 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 35,226 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 31,787 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 28,783 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 23,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 20,084 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 36,173 miles

Rear washer not working

Rear wiper not working

Pass 26 Feb 2016 8,334 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A18 EFC 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 78.6%.

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 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 A18 EFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A18 EFC?

You can check the full history of A18 EFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A18 EFC registered?

A18 EFC is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is A18 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 EFC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 EFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A18 EFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.