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ADH 44

2013 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,719 mi
Last recorded98,719 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADH 44
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 98,719 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 96,436 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 93,903 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 87,406 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 81,368 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 75,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 75,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear where it comes from on top of chassis to the side of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 69,115 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 61,271 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 47,489 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 31,859 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 31,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both headlamps not fitted into adjuster correctly

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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ADH 44 is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ADH 44, 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

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What year was ADH 44 registered?

ADH 44 is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 July 2013.

Is ADH 44 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADH 44 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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