2013 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · S8 PWD
2013 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 05 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 91,094 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S8 PWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 91,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S8 PWD 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 (S8 PWD) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S8 PWD Mileage History
- 23/11/202279,887 mi
- 16/11/202383,197 mi+3,310 mi
- 18/11/202487,388 mi+4,191 mi
- 18/11/202591,093 mi+3,705 mi
- 18/11/202591,094 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,751 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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