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C2 CGX

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,002 mi
Last recorded37,002 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 CGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 37,002 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 37,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 32,775 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 27,699 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 23,057 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 19,580 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 19,580 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 17,466 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 16,018 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 14,238 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 11,764 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 8,817 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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C2 CGX is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C2 CGX, 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 C2 CGX registered?

C2 CGX is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is C2 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 CGX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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