2013 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · CY62 HRM
2013 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 27 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 107,249 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CY62 HRM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 107,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CY62 HRM 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 (CY62 HRM) between January 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) pitman arm ball joint (2.3 (a)”.
CY62 HRM Mileage History
- 18/01/2023109,734 mi
- 30/05/2024103,512 mi-6,222 mi
- 28/05/2025105,080 mi+1,568 mi
- 29/05/2026107,249 mi+2,169 mi
- 04/06/2026107,249 mi
Average of roughly -736 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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