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CU13 XTM

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,789 mi
Last recorded91,789 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 XTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 91,789 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Sep 2022 91,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 78,277 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 78,038 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt t r e (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 67,392 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 67,392 miles

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

Nearside Track rod 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 53,336 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 53,336 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,304 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,814 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 35,814 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,221 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 27,221 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XTM is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

CU13 XTM is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is CU13 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 XTM shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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