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BU11 PKN

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,659 mi
Last recorded65,659 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 PKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 65,659 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 58,715 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 52,234 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 45,664 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 39,831 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 39,519 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 35,268 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 33,462 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 19,200 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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BU11 PKN is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BU11 PKN, 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 BU11 PKN registered?

BU11 PKN is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is BU11 PKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU11 PKN shows 9 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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