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AU63 VGL

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,726 mi
Last recorded94,726 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 VGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 94,726 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 94,726 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,916 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 69,228 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 69,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 57,053 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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AU63 VGL is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

AU63 VGL is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 2013.

Is AU63 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 VGL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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