LAND ROVER DEFENDER VK13ZRU has 15 MOTs

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This 2013 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2016

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 66,201 miles 3 weeks ago on Friday 10th July 2026 at 08:45.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 21st July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

VK13ZRU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST JULY 202766,201 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Fronts Are Worn And Rear As Slightly Pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Suspension Upper Arm Ball Joint And Cover Is Also Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND JULY 202521ST JULY 202665,321 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing O/s And N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing O/s And N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively O/s And N/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED22ND JULY 202565,321 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing O/s And N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing O/s And N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively O/s And N/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. PRS - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH JUNE 202423RD JUNE 202564,189 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing O/s And N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing O/s And N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively O/s And N/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED24TH JUNE 202464,189 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing O/s And N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing O/s And N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively O/s And N/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. PRS - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED2ND JUNE 20231ST JUNE 202462,512 MI
PASSED12TH APRIL 202211TH APRIL 202360,579 MI
FAILED12TH APRIL 202260,579 MI
 
  1. PRS - Reversing Lamp Inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  2. PRS - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED31ST MARCH 202130TH MARCH 202256,404 MI
PASSED11TH JULY 201910TH JANUARY 202153,155 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED11TH JULY 201953,155 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED21ST AUGUST 201820TH AUGUST 201950,872 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED21ST AUGUST 201850,872 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20173RD AUGUST 201843,968 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED27TH JUNE 201626TH JUNE 201743,551 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Slight Wear To Brake Discs (3.5.1i)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VK13ZRU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

VK13ZRU MOT Comments

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VK13ZRU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 66,201 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,092 miles

VK13ZRU FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration VK13ZRU was manufactured on Tuesday 14th May 2013 so it is currently 13 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 66,201 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,092 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2016. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VK13ZRU has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 19 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does VK13ZRU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 2nd August 2026 VK13ZRU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VK13ZRU Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 2nd August 2026 VK13ZRU does have Tax. Read more

When does VK13ZRU Tax expire?

The current Tax for VK13ZRU will expire in 6 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VK13ZRU MOT expire?

The current MOT for VK13ZRU will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 21st July 2027. Read more

When did VK13ZRU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VK13ZRU was on Friday 10th July 2026 at 08:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VK13ZRU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for VK13ZRU we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VK13ZRU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for VK13ZRU we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VK13ZRU?

VK13ZRU is registered as a 2013 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has VK13ZRU done?

The odometer reading for VK13ZRU at the last MOT in July 2026 was 66,201 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,092 miles per year. Read more

How old is VK13ZRU?

The vehicle VK13ZRU was manufactured in 2013 so it is currently 13 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 14th May 2013. Read more

What colour is VK13ZRU?

The official colour of VK13ZRU is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does VK13ZRU have?

VK13ZRU has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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