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CK13 TWX

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,964 mi
Last recorded47,964 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK13 TWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 47,964 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 46,110 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 40,889 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 39,761 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned from drop link to n/s hub (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 34,289 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 28,305 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 23,703 miles

Nearside Rear couldn't access seat to test seat belt

Fail 16 Sep 2019 23,702 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear couldn't access seat to test seat belt

Pass 17 Sep 2018 23,397 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 15,833 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 13,528 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 11,964 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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CK13 TWX is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 CK13 TWX, 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 TWX registered?

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

Is CK13 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK13 TWX 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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