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B13 JSS

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,759 mi
Last recorded74,759 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 JSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 74,759 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 74,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 72,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 72,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 69,925 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 69,924 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame suspension unit attached to rear differential (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 67,927 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 66,278 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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B13 JSS is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B13 JSS, 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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What year was B13 JSS registered?

B13 JSS is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is B13 JSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 JSS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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