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BUF 61

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,055 mi
Last recorded90,055 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUF 61
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 90,055 miles

Advise rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 23 Oct 2025 90,047 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Advise rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 25 Oct 2024 85,185 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 81,944 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 72,821 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 67,500 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (shock absorbers) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,197 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 62,197 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 56,140 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 56,130 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 43,629 miles

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

nearside rear seat cover missing

nearside/offside front inner brake pads look low

offside front sidelight flickering

Pass 5 Oct 2017 30,097 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 14,546 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 13,115 miles

oil leak at front

Fail 29 Apr 2016 13,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak at front

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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BUF 61 is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BUF 61, 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

How do I check the history of BUF 61?

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What year was BUF 61 registered?

BUF 61 is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is BUF 61 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUF 61 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BUF 61 have outstanding finance?

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