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39 CAM

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,370 mi
Last recorded62,370 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration39 CAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 62,370 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 61,108 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 61,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively excessively split 13" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 58,486 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 56,985 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 52,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,462 miles

No seat belts fitted to rear inward facing seat

Fail 25 Jun 2020 51,462 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

No seat belts fitted to rear inward facing seat

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,515 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 39,949 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 39,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 30,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2016 21,585 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 21,585 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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39 CAM is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 39 CAM, 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 39 CAM registered?

39 CAM is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is 39 CAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 39 CAM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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