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AO63 FLR

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,596 mi
Last recorded94,596 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 FLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 94,596 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 94,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 89,148 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 89,108 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 81,143 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 72,344 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 61,083 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 47,899 miles

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

both front axel swivel joints weeping oil

Fail 29 Nov 2019 47,899 miles

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

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

both front axel swivel joints weeping oil

Pass 26 Nov 2018 44,242 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 44,029 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 33,209 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,081 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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AO63 FLR is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO63 FLR, 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 AO63 FLR registered?

AO63 FLR is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is AO63 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO63 FLR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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