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AJ63 GAO

2013 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,775 mi
Last recorded60,775 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ63 GAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 60,775 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 47,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongey

Fail 18 Nov 2021 47,610 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal very spongey

Pass 22 Jun 2021 43,640 miles

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable catching protective casing slightly (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 43,629 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable catching protective casing slightly (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 37,037 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 37,023 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre uj slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 33,283 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 33,283 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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AJ63 GAO is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AJ63 GAO, 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 AJ63 GAO registered?

AJ63 GAO is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 2013.

Is AJ63 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ63 GAO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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