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CR05 TER

2013 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,921 mi
Last recorded64,921 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR05 TER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 64,921 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 58,454 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 52,202 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 48,698 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 47,866 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 46,844 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 46,100 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 44,767 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,311 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 43,912 miles

Emissions zero readings

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 43,907 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Emissions zero readings

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 33,433 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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CR05 TER is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 CR05 TER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CR05 TER registered?

CR05 TER is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is CR05 TER safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR05 TER 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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