2013 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · WA13 VPF
2013 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 59,645 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA13 VPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 59,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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WA13 VPF 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 (WA13 VPF) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
WA13 VPF Mileage History
- 19/04/202453,593 mi
- 07/04/202554,665 mi+1,072 mi
- 24/04/202554,665 mi
- 12/06/202659,586 mi+4,921 mi
- 19/06/202659,645 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 2,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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