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CK13 LTU

2013 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,240 mi
Last recorded72,240 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK13 LTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,240 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 69,142 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 67,108 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 67,041 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 67,041 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury reverse light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,371 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 56,898 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

o/s/f seat cushion damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2018 47,936 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,554 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 37,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 27,689 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 27,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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CK13 LTU is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK13 LTU, 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 CK13 LTU registered?

CK13 LTU is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is CK13 LTU safe to buy?

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