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CU13 ZFB

2013 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,029 mi
Last recorded36,029 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 ZFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 36,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seat is missing at the time of test

Offside Rear seat is missing at the time of test

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 33,252 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Feb 2024 31,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 29,359 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 22,362 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 22,362 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 17,372 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 16,825 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 14,068 miles

Body damage to n/s/f

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 14,068 miles

Body damage to n/s/f

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 8,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre tread damage to n/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r

Pass 11 Jan 2017 4,174 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 2,699 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 ZFB is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in White 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 ZFB, 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 ZFB registered?

CU13 ZFB is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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