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CU13 ODV

2013 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,779 mi
Last recorded29,779 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 ODV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 29,779 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 28,427 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 27,429 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 26,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 25,286 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 25,286 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 24,051 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 23,192 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 19,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2018 19,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 14,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 10,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner face) (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 10,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner face) (3.5.1i)

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 ODV is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ODV, 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 CU13 ODV registered?

CU13 ODV is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is CU13 ODV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 ODV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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