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AV63 GNJ

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,009 mi
Last recorded58,009 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV63 GNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 58,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 58,008 miles

Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure hinge loose fixings (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 55,822 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 55,092 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,156 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 50,873 miles

slight oil leak and slight dampness around fuel pump

Fail 30 Sep 2021 50,866 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative not flashing (4.4.1 (e))

slight oil leak and slight dampness around fuel pump

Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,611 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 45,608 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 44,822 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 43,905 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 42,094 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 38,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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AV63 GNJ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 AV63 GNJ, 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 AV63 GNJ registered?

AV63 GNJ is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 2013.

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