2013 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · CC55 BOS
2013 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 39,909 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CC55 BOS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 39,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CC55 BOS 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 (CC55 BOS) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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.
CC55 BOS Mileage History
- 16/06/202330,660 mi
- 31/07/202434,670 mi+4,010 mi
- 14/07/202536,262 mi+1,592 mi
- 22/07/202639,909 mi+3,647 mi
- 22/07/202639,909 mi
Average of roughly 2,984 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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