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BMC 66

2013 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,974 mi
Last recorded45,974 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMC 66
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 45,974 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 45,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 41,479 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 36,859 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Pass 1 Feb 2022 29,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 22,749 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 13,250 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 13,246 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 8,714 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 8,289 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 6,293 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 5,214 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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BMC 66 is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BMC 66, 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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What year was BMC 66 registered?

BMC 66 is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is BMC 66 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMC 66 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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