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AY63 XYD

2013 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,039 mi
Last recorded29,039 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 XYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 29,039 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 27,874 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 26,554 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 25,028 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 23,037 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 23,027 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 21,335 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 20,041 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 18,878 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 18,878 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 17,857 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 16,098 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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AY63 XYD is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 AY63 XYD, 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 AY63 XYD registered?

AY63 XYD is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 2013.

Is AY63 XYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 XYD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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