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CE62 VJZ

2013 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,839 mi
Last recorded47,839 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 VJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 47,839 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 47,839 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 35,998 miles

Rear Both rear lower shock bushes slight play

Fail 21 Dec 2015 35,995 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Reverse lamp damaged (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on the metal (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on the metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Both rear lower shock bushes slight play

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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CE62 VJZ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CE62 VJZ, 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 CE62 VJZ registered?

CE62 VJZ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 2013.

Is CE62 VJZ safe to buy?

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