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AX62 DHA

2013 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,622 mi
Last recorded43,622 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX62 DHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 43,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 43,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 33,789 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 32,861 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 31,879 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 31,079 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 29,993 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 28,102 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 27,441 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 26,304 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 24,523 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 23,879 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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AX62 DHA is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AX62 DHA, 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 AX62 DHA registered?

AX62 DHA is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 2013.

Is AX62 DHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX62 DHA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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