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C6 LDJ

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,966 mi
Last recorded80,966 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 LDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 80,966 miles

4 x tyres unevenly worn

Nearside Front Outer Draglink ball joint gaiter severely deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk surround missing, risk of accidental release, of buckle.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 80,966 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

4 x tyres unevenly worn

Nearside Front Outer Draglink ball joint gaiter severely deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk surround missing, risk of accidental release, of buckle.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 77,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint gaiter serious deteriorated, on drag link end.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seatbelt stalk surround missing, risk of accidental release ,of buckle.

Uneven tyre wear, x4.

Pass 21 Dec 2023 74,027 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Dec 2023 74,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 70,933 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 70,933 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid And N/S. (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 67,573 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 67,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 64,018 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 64,018 miles

Central Brake lining(s) contaminated park brake (1.1.13 (b))

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))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 60,081 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 60,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 56,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake in need of adjustment

Pass 27 Dec 2017 52,002 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 52,002 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 41,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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C6 LDJ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 C6 LDJ, 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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C6 LDJ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 2013.

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