2013 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · T80 GBR
2013 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 42,126 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T80 GBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 42,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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T80 GBR MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Land Rover Defender (T80 GBR) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
T80 GBR Mileage History
- 04/05/202337,473 mi
- 09/05/202440,104 mi+2,631 mi
- 01/05/202542,017 mi+1,913 mi
- 19/05/202542,090 mi+73 mi
- 27/05/202542,126 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 2,254 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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