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AF63 WEU

2013 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,129 mi
Last recorded184,129 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 WEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 184,129 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 171,003 miles

Rear axle ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2024 170,998 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2023 155,192 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 155,192 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 142,828 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 132,461 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 115,349 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 97,534 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 97,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 81,835 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,407 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 55,093 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 WEU is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 WEU, 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 AF63 WEU registered?

AF63 WEU is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 December 2013.

Is AF63 WEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 WEU 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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