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CU13 WCG

2013 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,428 mi
Last recorded75,428 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 75,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 75,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 72,398 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 68,482 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 68,482 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 63,440 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 57,620 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 52,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged passenger front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front mud flap missing

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 52,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged passenger front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front mud flap missing

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 43,836 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 43,836 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 43,830 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,076 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 30,006 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,916 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 22,678 miles

nearside front hub seal misting oil

offside front hub seal misting oil

Fail 19 Feb 2016 22,678 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front hub seal misting oil

offside front hub seal misting oil

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 WCG is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 WCG, 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 WCG registered?

CU13 WCG is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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