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AU63 FMZ

2013 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,061 mi
Last recorded70,061 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 FMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 70,061 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2026 70,049 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,615 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 66,954 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 63,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 59,150 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,513 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 53,581 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 53,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,168 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,494 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 38,494 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,318 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 21,390 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 21,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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AU63 FMZ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU63 FMZ, 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 AU63 FMZ registered?

AU63 FMZ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 2013.

Is AU63 FMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 FMZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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