LAND ROVER DEFENDER VU13ZNR has 16 MOTs

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This 2013 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2016

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 83,554 miles 10 months ago on Wednesday 24th September 2025 at 07:37.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Sunday 27th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

VU13ZNR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 202683,554 MI
FAILED23RD SEPTEMBER 202583,553 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Not Functioning As Intended (7.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Reversing Lamp Inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  8. DANGEROUS - Front Prop Shaft Joint So Worn It Is Likely To Fail Rear Uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Rear Prop Shaft Joint Excessively Worn Rear Uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  14. DANGEROUS - Offside Brake Pipe Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System Front To Rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  15. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 202427TH SEPTEMBER 202577,931 MI
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 202477,930 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 202327TH SEPTEMBER 202471,739 MI
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 202371,737 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 202226TH SEPTEMBER 202360,680 MI
PASSED16TH MAY 202225TH MAY 202359,873 MI
PASSED18TH MAY 202125TH MAY 202256,219 MI
PASSED26TH MAY 202025TH MAY 202151,938 MI
FAILED26TH MAY 202051,938 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED21ST MAY 201920TH NOVEMBER 202050,255 MI
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 201811TH DECEMBER 201950,039 MI
PASSED4TH JANUARY 20183RD FEBRUARY 201944,907 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Attachment Bracket/mounting Damaged But Its Strength Is Not Seriously Reduced (2.4.g.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2.5mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED24TH JANUARY 20173RD FEBRUARY 201837,193 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20163RD FEBRUARY 201727,327 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 1.9mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Anti Roll Bar Mounting Bush Damaged But Not Resulting In Any Play
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Damaged But Serviceable (2.2.c.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VU13ZNR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

VU13ZNR MOT Comments

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VU13ZNR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 83,554 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,963 miles

VU13ZNR FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration VU13ZNR was manufactured on Tuesday 5th March 2013 so it is currently 13 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 83,554 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 6,963 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2016. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VU13ZNR has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 10 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 22 Major, 2 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 2 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does VU13ZNR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 6th July 2026 VU13ZNR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VU13ZNR Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 6th July 2026 VU13ZNR does have Tax. Read more

When does VU13ZNR Tax expire?

The current Tax for VU13ZNR will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. 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 VU13ZNR MOT expire?

The current MOT for VU13ZNR will expire in 3 months on Sunday 27th September 2026. Read more

When did VU13ZNR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VU13ZNR was on Wednesday 24th September 2025 at 07:37. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VU13ZNR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for VU13ZNR we can see 12 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 VU13ZNR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for VU13ZNR we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VU13ZNR?

VU13ZNR is registered as a 2013 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has VU13ZNR done?

The odometer reading for VU13ZNR at the last MOT in September 2025 was 83,554 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 6,963 miles per year. Read more

How old is VU13ZNR?

The vehicle VU13ZNR was manufactured in 2013 so it is currently 13 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 5th March 2013. Read more

What colour is VU13ZNR?

The official colour of VU13ZNR is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does VU13ZNR have?

VU13ZNR has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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