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BU63 LGL

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,697 mi
Last recorded139,697 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 LGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 139,697 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 127,203 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 117,585 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 107,826 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 89,489 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 89,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 81,094 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 75,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 73,659 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 53,391 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 36,404 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 36,404 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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BU63 LGL is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 BU63 LGL, 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 BU63 LGL registered?

BU63 LGL is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is BU63 LGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 LGL 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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