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8136 LJ

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,345 mi
Last recorded73,345 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8136 LJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 73,345 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 68,545 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 64,034 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 60,657 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 57,854 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 51,695 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 48,677 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 46,100 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 46,100 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 43,277 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 39,042 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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8136 LJ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 8136 LJ, 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 8136 LJ registered?

8136 LJ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 2013.

Is 8136 LJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8136 LJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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