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CN13 RFE

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,469 mi
Last recorded25,469 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN13 RFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 25,469 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure leaking air (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 22,467 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 21,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 21,926 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 21,926 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 21,220 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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CN13 RFE is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CN13 RFE, 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 CN13 RFE registered?

CN13 RFE is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is CN13 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN13 RFE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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