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3396 FG

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,623 mi
Last recorded93,623 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3396 FG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 93,623 miles

underside of body all freshly undersealed

Pass 6 Feb 2025 90,049 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 90,049 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 84,945 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 84,922 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 76,994 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 76,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner swivel housing seal leak

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner swivel housing seal leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 76,903 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,726 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 69,724 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 64,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 52,459 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 45,740 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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3396 FG is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 3396 FG, 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 3396 FG registered?

3396 FG is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2013.

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