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PX13 UZG

2013 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,201 mi
Last recorded94,201 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX13 UZG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 94,201 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 85,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 78,865 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 72,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,481 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,311 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,587 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and fronf diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,518 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,390 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 42,390 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,491 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 32,490 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,223 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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PX13 UZG is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 PX13 UZG, 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 PX13 UZG registered?

PX13 UZG is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is PX13 UZG safe to buy?

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