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A18 KLJ

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,689 mi
Last recorded69,689 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 KLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 69,689 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 61,791 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 48,553 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 47,627 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 43,523 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 40,043 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 37,447 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 32,996 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 27,887 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 22,469 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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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A18 KLJ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A18 KLJ, 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 KLJ?

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What year was A18 KLJ registered?

A18 KLJ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is A18 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 KLJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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