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AW60 PEW

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,165 mi
Last recorded141,165 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW60 PEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 141,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 131,380 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres uneven tread wear(stepped) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres uneven tread wear(stepped) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 131,380 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres uneven tread wear(stepped) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres uneven tread wear(stepped) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 120,610 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 110,581 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 101,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top/bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top/bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 92,454 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 81,323 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 68,760 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,623 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 55,623 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,027 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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AW60 PEW is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AW60 PEW, 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 AW60 PEW registered?

AW60 PEW is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 2013.

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