2013 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · CV13 AEB

The Land Rover Defender presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 26 February 2026 at 62,749 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 13 March 2025 at 57,153 miles confirms the vehicle has cleared its last two examinations without advisories or faults. Recorded mileage sits at 62,749 against a 2013 build, averaging roughly 4,827 miles per year. The history shows light annual use: 51,983 miles in March 2024, 57,153 by March 2025, and 62,749 by February 2026. Two failed tests on 10 March 2025 (57,136 miles) and 13 March 2024 (51,983 miles) were logged with no defects recorded, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical failure. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of deferred consumable upkeep. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural corrosion on chassis rails and outriggers, given Defender bodies are prone to rust where moisture gathers. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related degradation from long standing periods, as low mileage does not prevent perishing rubber or seized calipers. Verify the 2024 and 2025 fail entries with the selling garage to confirm no suppressed faults. Otherwise the DVSA data shows no recurring mechanical trend requiring corrective action before road use.