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AU13 ELC

2013 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,691 mi
Last recorded130,691 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 ELC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 130,691 miles

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

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 2 Apr 2025 120,896 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 113,832 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 102,230 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 93,017 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,862 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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AU13 ELC is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AU13 ELC, 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 AU13 ELC registered?

AU13 ELC is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is AU13 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 ELC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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