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CU13 XTS

2013 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,990 mi
Last recorded76,990 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 76,990 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 76,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2023 75,003 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 67,156 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,757 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 43,051 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 38,739 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 38,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 25,560 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 23,660 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 19,224 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XTS is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

CU13 XTS is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is CU13 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 XTS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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