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B1 RJH

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,555 mi
Last recorded44,555 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 RJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 44,555 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 44,509 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 43,222 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 42,880 miles

Rear Diff.leaks

Fail 20 Jan 2022 42,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Diff.leaks

Pass 15 Jan 2021 38,782 miles

rear diff.leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,066 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,797 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,680 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 29,680 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,097 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 29,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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B1 RJH is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B1 RJH, 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 B1 RJH registered?

B1 RJH is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is B1 RJH safe to buy?

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