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BL55 TAG

2013 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,888 mi
Last recorded97,888 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 TAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 97,888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 94,413 miles

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

Offside Front swivel ball leaking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 93,015 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front swivel ball seal leaking

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front swivel ball seal leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2022 89,331 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 81,666 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 81,666 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,752 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,212 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2019 66,023 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 57,686 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 57,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,781 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 45,781 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,321 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 35,321 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BL55 TAG is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL55 TAG, 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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BL55 TAG is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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