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AE63 HZS

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,307 mi
Last recorded39,307 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 HZS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 39,307 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 39,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Washer poor

Pass 7 Jan 2025 35,352 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 34,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 34,541 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 33,861 miles

Nearside Front Swivel joint seal slight leak

Offside Front Swivel joint seal slight leak

Pass 29 Oct 2021 32,995 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 31,510 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 29,275 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 26,958 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 23,857 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 20,564 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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AE63 HZS is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE63 HZS registered?

AE63 HZS is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 2013.

Is AE63 HZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 HZS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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