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CU13 LJE

2013 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,475 mi
Last recorded98,475 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 LJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 98,475 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 97,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 96,453 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 96,453 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 96,420 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 95,800 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 95,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 94,811 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 94,811 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 92,410 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 92,410 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,770 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 78,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,447 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,143 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 47,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet broken (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CU13 LJE is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CU13 LJE, 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 CU13 LJE registered?

CU13 LJE is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is CU13 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 LJE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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