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AB13 GUY

2013 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,118 mi
Last recorded40,118 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB13 GUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 40,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexy to caliper pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 40,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge insecure lower hinge pin broken (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexy to caliper pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 37,637 miles

sump leaking oil

Fail 5 Jan 2024 37,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

sump leaking oil

Pass 27 Apr 2022 29,059 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 28,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 23,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 23,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 18,282 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 18,282 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 12,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 9,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 7,319 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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AB13 GUY is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AB13 GUY, 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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AB13 GUY is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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