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AE63 HXV

2013 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,409 mi
Last recorded188,409 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 HXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 188,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

steering box has seepage

steering knuckle has slight seepage

Pass 2 Mar 2023 184,442 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

steering knuckle has seepage

Pass 3 Feb 2022 180,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Swivel joint leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 173,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2019 168,344 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 152,438 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 152,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 144,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip in centre of N/S (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 112,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AE63 HXV is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE63 HXV, 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 AE63 HXV registered?

AE63 HXV is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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