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AO13 ZUD

2013 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,126 mi
Last recorded110,126 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 ZUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 110,126 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear seats removed at time of inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2024 104,419 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Nov 2023 96,354 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Nov 2022 88,812 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 81,820 miles

o/s/r passenger seat removed.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 74,764 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,492 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,571 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,175 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 41,554 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 30,241 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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AO13 ZUD is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AO13 ZUD, 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 AO13 ZUD registered?

AO13 ZUD is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is AO13 ZUD safe to buy?

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