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AO13 FXC

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,006 mi
Last recorded31,006 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 FXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 31,006 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 30,496 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 29,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 29,893 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 28,806 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 26,798 miles

Both front tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2017 26,798 miles

Both front tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,013 miles

tow bar sockets held with cable straps

Fail 8 Mar 2016 21,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

tow bar sockets held with cable straps

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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AO13 FXC is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO13 FXC, 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 AO13 FXC registered?

AO13 FXC is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2013.

Is AO13 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 FXC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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