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AU63 KWD

2013 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,271 mi
Last recorded74,271 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 KWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 74,271 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 74,271 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,630 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 45,410 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes to top of hoses covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 45,410 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes to top of hoses covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 29,923 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 29,916 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 17,814 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 17,495 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 15,867 miles

Offside Front tyre tread damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

heavy corrosion on rear brake componants

Pass 25 Oct 2017 13,569 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 9,675 miles

signs of oil around the hand brake drum but not leaking when wiped clean

Fail 26 Aug 2016 9,675 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

signs of oil around the hand brake drum but not leaking when wiped clean

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 KWD is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU63 KWD, 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 AU63 KWD registered?

AU63 KWD is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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