2013 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · JW53 JEF
2013 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 90,138 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JW53 JEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 90,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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JW53 JEF 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 (JW53 JEF) between March 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JW53 JEF Mileage History
- 22/03/202384,942 mi
- 23/02/202486,097 mi+1,155 mi
- 02/03/202486,117 mi+20 mi
- 12/02/202587,998 mi+1,881 mi
- 24/01/202690,138 mi+2,140 mi
Average of roughly 1,826 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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