2013 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · SD13 JLU
2013 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 79,886 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD13 JLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 79,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD13 JLU 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 (SD13 JLU) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))”.
SD13 JLU Mileage History
- 01/07/202472,176 mi
- 20/06/202575,979 mi+3,803 mi
- 26/06/202575,984 mi+5 mi
- 01/07/202679,886 mi+3,902 mi
- 21/07/202679,886 mi
Average of roughly 3,753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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