2013 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · SL13 EWZ
2013 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 75,948 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL13 EWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 75,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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SL13 EWZ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Land Rover Defender (SL13 EWZ) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
SL13 EWZ Mileage History
- 01/06/202249,117 mi
- 29/05/202356,610 mi+7,493 mi
- 30/05/202465,318 mi+8,708 mi
- 02/06/202571,666 mi+6,348 mi
- 28/05/202675,948 mi+4,282 mi
Average of roughly 6,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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