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CE13 YXK

2013 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,624 mi
Last recorded106,624 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 YXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 106,624 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 106,622 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 100,532 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 100,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 94,819 miles

wipers dont self park

Fail 31 Aug 2023 94,819 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s & n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

wipers dont self park

Pass 7 Sep 2022 87,537 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 80,252 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 80,252 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lights go off when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,419 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 73,417 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,202 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 58,860 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 58,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,497 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 51,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,999 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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CE13 YXK is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 CE13 YXK, 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 CE13 YXK registered?

CE13 YXK is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is CE13 YXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 YXK shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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