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AF13 NBL

2013 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,798 mi
Last recorded105,798 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 NBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 105,798 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches and small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

various steering joints dust covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2020 105,793 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches and small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

various steering joints dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,472 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 96,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,341 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 60,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres and nearside front tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,496 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 42,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

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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AF13 NBL is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF13 NBL, 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 AF13 NBL registered?

AF13 NBL is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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