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C3 KHD

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,173 mi
Last recorded93,173 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 KHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 93,173 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 93,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 88,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,397 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,797 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,660 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 62,832 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Ns front track rod under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering box has seepage advise only (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 62,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Ns front track rod under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering box has seepage advise only (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 54,409 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 54,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front diff seal has a slight seepage of oil

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 45,096 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 30,595 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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C3 KHD 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 C3 KHD, 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 C3 KHD registered?

C3 KHD is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 2013.

Is C3 KHD safe to buy?

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