2013 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · MY55 CFC
2013 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 77,227 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MY55 CFC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 77,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MY55 CFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Land Rover Defender (MY55 CFC) between July 2016 and October 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge insecure hinge broken (6.2.3 (c) (ii))”.
MY55 CFC Mileage History
- 01/07/201627,589 mi
- 12/06/201735,249 mi+7,660 mi
- 19/06/201735,255 mi+6 mi
- 15/06/201843,237 mi+7,982 mi
- 01/07/201952,309 mi+9,072 mi
- 01/07/201952,309 mi
- 22/06/202059,812 mi+7,503 mi
- 22/06/202059,815 mi+3 mi
- 28/06/202163,917 mi+4,102 mi
- 03/07/202163,957 mi+40 mi
- 24/06/202266,687 mi+2,730 mi
- 22/11/202369,958 mi+3,271 mi
- 24/11/202369,958 mi
- 06/11/202473,467 mi+3,509 mi
- 27/11/202473,823 mi+356 mi
- 29/10/202577,227 mi+3,404 mi
- 29/10/202577,227 mi
Average of roughly 5,321 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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