2013 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · 1212 IW
2013 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 87,650 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1212 IW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 87,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1212 IW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Land Rover Defender (1212 IW) between April 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
1212 IW Mileage History
- 11/04/202365,918 mi
- 11/04/202365,918 mi
- 12/04/202474,965 mi+9,047 mi
- 25/09/202587,650 mi+12,685 mi
- 25/09/202587,650 mi
Average of roughly 8,838 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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