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1981 GC

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,117 mi
Last recorded20,117 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1981 GC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 20,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

the fuel tank is damp with no leak present

Pass 1 May 2025 19,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 19,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 18,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across front crossmember (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Swivel hubs leaking both sides

Fail 1 Mar 2023 18,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across front crossmember (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Swivel hubs leaking both sides

Pass 18 Jan 2022 18,126 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 17,809 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 17,318 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 16,506 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 16,022 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2016 12,750 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 12,750 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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1981 GC is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 46,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1981 GC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 13 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1981 GC registered?

1981 GC is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is 1981 GC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1981 GC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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