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CU13 XHK

2013 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,703 mi
Last recorded57,703 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 57,703 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 50,813 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 40,811 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 39,669 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 39,610 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 36,762 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 34,425 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 30,901 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 21,064 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 21,064 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 14,064 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 13,856 miles

No emissions printout due to low emissions.

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 XHK is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XHK, 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

How do I check the history of CU13 XHK?

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What year was CU13 XHK registered?

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

Is CU13 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 XHK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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