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C13 BPS

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,940 mi
Last recorded87,940 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 BPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,940 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 84,526 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 84,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 76,260 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt clips covers missing

Fail 1 Nov 2023 76,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt clips covers missing

Pass 8 Nov 2022 70,138 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,437 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 58,723 miles

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

both front tractor joint slight leak

Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,929 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 42,423 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 36,447 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 33,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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C13 BPS is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C13 BPS, 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 C13 BPS registered?

C13 BPS is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is C13 BPS safe to buy?

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