2013 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · E8 TSL
2013 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 85,292 miles. MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E8 TSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 85,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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E8 TSL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Land Rover Defender (E8 TSL) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E8 TSL Mileage History
- 15/03/202360,434 mi
- 22/03/202467,810 mi+7,376 mi
- 22/03/202467,810 mi
- 17/03/202576,167 mi+8,357 mi
- 18/03/202685,292 mi+9,125 mi
Average of roughly 8,260 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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- 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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