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AM05 MUD

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,647 mi
Last recorded61,647 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 61,647 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 58,000 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 54,489 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 50,494 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 46,059 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 44,202 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 41,194 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 40,297 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,375 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 28,479 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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AM05 MUD is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AM05 MUD, 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 AM05 MUD registered?

AM05 MUD is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 2013.

Is AM05 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM05 MUD shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM05 MUD have outstanding finance?

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