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AVZ 3103

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,775 mi
Last recorded54,775 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVZ 3103
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 54,775 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 54,734 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 49,608 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 44,155 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 44,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 39,467 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 34,343 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,973 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 30,716 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 29,937 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil steering damper (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight movement pitman arm ball joint (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 28,435 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 26,025 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 24,542 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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AVZ 3103 is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AVZ 3103, 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 AVZ 3103 registered?

AVZ 3103 is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 2013.

Is AVZ 3103 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVZ 3103 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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