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AE63 JGO

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,688 mi
Last recorded25,688 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 JGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 25,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 25,179 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 24,884 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 24,785 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 24,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 24,037 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 24,037 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Drivers Wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 22,923 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 21,592 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 19,821 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 14,339 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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AE63 JGO 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 AE63 JGO, 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 JGO registered?

AE63 JGO is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2013.

Is AE63 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 JGO 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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