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ARA 3T

2013 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,734 mi
Last recorded84,734 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 3T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 84,734 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 81,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus slight lump to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus slight lump to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus slight lump to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus slight lump to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,180 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 76,085 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,258 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 70,567 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 70,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,871 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 48,994 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 38,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 28,512 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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ARA 3T is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ARA 3T, 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 ARA 3T registered?

ARA 3T is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is ARA 3T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARA 3T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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