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BG13 SGX

2013 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,047 mi
Last recorded99,047 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 SGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 99,047 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 90,285 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 80,294 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 68,888 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 60,694 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 60,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 60,327 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 59,889 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 54,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 41,205 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BG13 SGX is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BG13 SGX, 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 BG13 SGX?

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What year was BG13 SGX registered?

BG13 SGX is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 2013.

Is BG13 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 SGX shows 10 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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