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BO07 MUD

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,796 mi
Last recorded75,796 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO07 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 75,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 72,433 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 70,384 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 66,130 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 64,242 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,541 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,048 miles

both front axle swivel joints seals leaking

front diff. input seal leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2020 55,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front axle swivel joints seals leaking

front diff. input seal leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2019 47,949 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 38,424 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 33,081 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,479 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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BO07 MUD is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 BO07 MUD, 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 BO07 MUD registered?

BO07 MUD is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is BO07 MUD safe to buy?

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