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CU13 WTP

2013 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,656 mi
Last recorded71,656 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 WTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 71,656 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 69,360 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 65,711 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 64,009 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 64,009 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 60,128 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 52,619 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,135 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 41,185 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 41,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 34,946 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

side steps fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,897 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 19,635 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 WTP is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CU13 WTP, 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 WTP registered?

CU13 WTP is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is CU13 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 WTP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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