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CA13 DEF

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,981 mi
Last recorded46,981 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA13 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 46,981 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 42,056 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 40,253 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 38,552 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 35,684 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 32,576 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 30,068 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 26,863 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 24,419 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,681 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 18,988 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 18,988 miles

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

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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CA13 DEF 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 91.7%.

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 CA13 DEF, 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 CA13 DEF registered?

CA13 DEF is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is CA13 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA13 DEF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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