2013 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · VX13 SOU
2013 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 92,204 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX13 SOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 92,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VX13 SOU 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 (VX13 SOU) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VX13 SOU Mileage History
- 29/01/202484,375 mi
- 05/02/202589,451 mi+5,076 mi
- 05/02/202589,451 mi
- 29/01/202692,123 mi+2,672 mi
- 04/02/202692,204 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 3,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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