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CU13 LKF

2013 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,204 mi
Last recorded69,204 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 LKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 69,204 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 64,075 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 64,075 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 59,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 59,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 54,239 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 54,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,042 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 49,042 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 44,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 39,084 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,121 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 34,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,499 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 28,499 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 22,633 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub seal slight leak

Pass 23 Feb 2016 17,246 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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CU13 LKF is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CU13 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

CU13 LKF is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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