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B25 EMP

2013 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,164 mi
Last recorded92,164 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 EMP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 92,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 86,104 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 81,453 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 81,453 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 76,253 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 68,502 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 63,096 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,953 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 46,350 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,579 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front rear steering arm boot damage but still prevent ingress of dirt

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 32,052 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 29,926 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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B25 EMP is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B25 EMP, 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 B25 EMP registered?

B25 EMP is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is B25 EMP safe to buy?

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