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AV13 HLC

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,705 mi
Last recorded61,705 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 HLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 61,705 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 61,665 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 61,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 61,039 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 57,563 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 57,563 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 2 x llb233 (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 55,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing.

Fail 28 May 2021 55,548 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3-4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 53,217 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 53,217 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 47,520 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 47,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2018 45,368 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 39,941 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 39,941 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 30,725 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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AV13 HLC is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV13 HLC, 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 AV13 HLC registered?

AV13 HLC is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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