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BK13 WXS

2013 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,611 mi
Last recorded48,611 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 WXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 48,611 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 47,437 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 47,420 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 45,049 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 41,082 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 35,545 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 31,941 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 29,540 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 25,209 miles

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

front hub seals seeping grease

Pass 22 May 2017 22,828 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 20,115 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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BK13 WXS is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BK13 WXS, 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 BK13 WXS registered?

BK13 WXS is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is BK13 WXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 WXS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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