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CK62 LFD

2013 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,492 mi
Last recorded67,492 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK62 LFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 67,492 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 62,556 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 57,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bushes front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 57,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bushes front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 53,157 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 53,157 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 49,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 45,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 45,804 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 40,903 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 36,689 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 33,429 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 29,558 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 24,349 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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CK62 LFD is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CK62 LFD, 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 CK62 LFD registered?

CK62 LFD is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2013.

Is CK62 LFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK62 LFD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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