2013 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · 20 OB
2013 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 46,728 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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20 OB Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 46,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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20 OB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Land Rover Defender (20 OB) between February 2016 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
20 OB Mileage History
- 16/02/201614,896 mi
- 13/12/201615,885 mi+989 mi
- 13/12/201615,885 mi
- 08/01/201820,317 mi+4,432 mi
- 10/01/201924,861 mi+4,544 mi
- 10/12/201928,652 mi+3,791 mi
- 27/01/202131,823 mi+3,171 mi
- 28/01/202131,823 mi
- 13/07/202133,702 mi+1,879 mi
- 18/07/202235,647 mi+1,945 mi
- 03/07/202337,909 mi+2,262 mi
- 24/06/202441,453 mi+3,544 mi
- 11/07/202544,106 mi+2,653 mi
- 08/07/202646,728 mi+2,622 mi
Average of roughly 3,064 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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