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CN63 MVK

2013 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,824 mi
Last recorded87,824 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN63 MVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 87,824 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 78,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 78,754 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 72,902 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 72,896 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 65,279 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 65,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 60,053 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 60,053 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected O/S REAR STOP/SIDE LIGHT LENS DAMAGED (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working WIPER/WASHER CONTROL STALK MISSING (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 53,710 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 53,709 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box idler arm ball joint excess play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected N/S REAR FROG LENS MISSING (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 49,373 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 43,235 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 43,235 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Rear fog lamp damaged showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 36,744 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 36,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside All position lamps not working front and rear (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides lower bushes worn (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 28,343 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 28,343 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working and o/s/r side lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (2.7.4)

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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CN63 MVK is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CN63 MVK, 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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CN63 MVK is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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