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AU63 XSZ

2013 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,265 mi
Last recorded40,265 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 XSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 40,265 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 39,289 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 37,714 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 37,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nozzle broken (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 34,103 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 30,085 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 30,085 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 25,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 25,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 17,814 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 14,058 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 29 Oct 2018 14,058 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 10,961 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 8,304 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

battery covered

engine cover fitted

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 XSZ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XSZ, 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 XSZ registered?

AU63 XSZ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is AU63 XSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 XSZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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