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AF63 JOU

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,230 mi
Last recorded34,230 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 JOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 34,230 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 31,679 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust and hangers corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 29,705 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 29,705 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 27,630 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 25,344 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 23,618 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 21,527 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 21,527 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 18,540 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 16,876 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 16,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 14,230 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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AF63 JOU is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AF63 JOU, 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 AF63 JOU registered?

AF63 JOU is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is AF63 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 JOU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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