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CE13 YXL

2013 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,140 mi
Last recorded67,140 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 YXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 67,140 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 61,688 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 57,440 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 52,720 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 50,781 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,800 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 49,800 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,521 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 40,523 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,674 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 29,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,224 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 YXL is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 CE13 YXL, 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

How do I check the history of CE13 YXL?

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What year was CE13 YXL registered?

CE13 YXL is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is CE13 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 YXL 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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