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BU13 UEH

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,189 mi
Last recorded60,189 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 UEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 60,189 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 56,853 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 53,941 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 53,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 53,466 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 52,470 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen does not affect driver view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 49,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 46,119 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 42,815 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 42,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,275 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 38,275 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,712 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,325 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 20,231 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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BU13 UEH is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU13 UEH, 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 BU13 UEH registered?

BU13 UEH is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2013.

Is BU13 UEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 UEH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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