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CU13 ZFH

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,128 mi
Last recorded95,128 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 95,128 miles

Hand brake lever warning light not illuminating!!

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, replace ASAP!!

Oil leak from gear box side !!

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both side!! (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side smearing!! (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 90,094 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 80,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/both front outer hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 74,563 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 74,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 67,359 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 60,925 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 23,875 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 23,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by hazards (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 23,632 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 23,618 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Hazard warning switch damaged.

Pass 17 Feb 2018 18,037 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 15,960 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 8,282 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 8,282 miles

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

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 ZFH is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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