2013 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · YF13 BLJ
2013 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 17,453 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF13 BLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 17,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
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YF13 BLJ 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 (YF13 BLJ) between November 2021 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
YF13 BLJ Mileage History
- 17/11/202116,297 mi
- 02/11/202217,050 mi+753 mi
- 02/11/202217,052 mi+2 mi
- 13/06/202517,295 mi+243 mi
- 28/07/202617,453 mi+158 mi
Average of roughly 246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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