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CP62 RZJ

2013 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,330 mi
Last recorded82,330 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 RZJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 82,330 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 75,342 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 69,393 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,654 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 62,653 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,103 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both sides ,

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 57,100 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp insecure both sides ,

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 50,994 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 50,988 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 45,502 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 39,338 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 39,338 miles

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake bleed screw leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 32,891 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 25,956 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 18,691 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 18,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CP62 RZJ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CP62 RZJ, 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 CP62 RZJ registered?

CP62 RZJ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2013.

Is CP62 RZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 RZJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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