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1 BHM

2013 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,108 mi
Last recorded54,108 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 BHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 54,108 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 54,102 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 54,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 53,899 miles

Front Body component slightly loose both sides mudflap brackets (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 53,633 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 53,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 51,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 43,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 34,208 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 25,792 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front diff is leaking oil

fuel tank is damp but no sign of a fuel leak

Fail 29 Nov 2016 25,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front diff is leaking oil

fuel tank is damp but no sign of a fuel leak

Pass 15 Dec 2015 17,638 miles

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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1 BHM is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 1 BHM, 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 1 BHM registered?

1 BHM is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2013.

Is 1 BHM safe to buy?

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