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CE13 YHG

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,758 mi
Last recorded108,758 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 YHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 108,758 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 108,758 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 98,743 miles

Nearside Front swivel pin housing leaking

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 87,353 miles

Nearside Front HUB SEAL SLIGHT LEAK

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 87,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front HUB SEAL SLIGHT LEAK

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 76,408 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undetected probe

Pass 20 Jun 2022 66,045 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 66,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 55,059 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,679 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 41,919 miles

All tyres worn unevenly

Nearside hub seal starting to leak

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 36,450 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 36,442 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 28,180 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 18,279 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 18,279 miles

Nearside 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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CE13 YHG is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE13 YHG, 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 CE13 YHG registered?

CE13 YHG is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is CE13 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 YHG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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