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BF13 SNU

2013 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,203 mi
Last recorded136,203 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 SNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 136,203 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 128,601 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 125,606 miles

Bonnet release cable disconnected from handle

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

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

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Drivers seat base badly worn

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 125,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Bonnet release cable disconnected from handle

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

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

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Drivers seat base badly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2022 114,911 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 104,230 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 96,723 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 85,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall of tyre damaged - 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,078 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,533 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 62,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 53,471 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,908 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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BF13 SNU is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF13 SNU, 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 BF13 SNU registered?

BF13 SNU is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is BF13 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 SNU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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