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BB13 GUN

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,178 mi
Last recorded53,178 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB13 GUN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 53,178 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 44,334 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 44,334 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 34,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 34,883 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 33,271 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 32,179 miles

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

nearside and offside front hub seals leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2021 28,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 26,168 miles

Nearside Front top swivel pin gasket/seal leaking

Offside Front swivel ball seal leaking

Fail 12 Jul 2019 26,168 miles

Nearside Front top swivel pin gasket/seal leaking

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

Offside Front swivel ball seal leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2018 19,422 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 14,722 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 11,303 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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BB13 GUN is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BB13 GUN, 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 BB13 GUN registered?

BB13 GUN is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 2013.

Is BB13 GUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB13 GUN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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