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BD62 UCT

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,262 mi
Last recorded43,262 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 UCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 43,262 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 41,539 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 38,695 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 34,149 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 30,925 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 28,191 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 26,676 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 24,367 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 22,210 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 20,197 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 19,725 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 15,029 miles

no recordable smokemeter print-out results..DPF fitted

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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BD62 UCT 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 100%.

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 BD62 UCT, 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

How do I check the history of BD62 UCT?

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What year was BD62 UCT registered?

BD62 UCT is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is BD62 UCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 UCT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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