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BV13 HNX

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,065 mi
Last recorded30,065 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 HNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 30,065 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 29,213 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 28,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 27,428 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Side step mountings corroded both sides

Pass 24 Feb 2022 26,038 miles

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

Offside Outer Side step support corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 24,662 miles

emissions too low to register on smokemeter

rust marks on n/s/f roll bar link/roll bar bolt

Pass 19 Feb 2020 23,418 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded along front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 20,963 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 18,458 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 15,735 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 12,289 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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BV13 HNX is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BV13 HNX, 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 BV13 HNX registered?

BV13 HNX is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2013.

Is BV13 HNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 HNX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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