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AU63 YTW

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,898 mi
Last recorded20,898 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 YTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 20,898 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 20,898 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 20,447 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2022 19,334 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 18,292 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 16,789 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 16,786 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 14,286 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 12,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 10,429 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 7,349 miles

Oil leak ()

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 YTW is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW registered?

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

Is AU63 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 YTW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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