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CE63 FNC

2013 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,665 mi
Last recorded60,665 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE63 FNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 60,665 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 58,606 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 53,746 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 48,661 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 48,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 41,369 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 41,369 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 40,438 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 40,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 40,012 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 35,138 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 35,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 30,296 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 25,551 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,680 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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CE63 FNC is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE63 FNC, 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 CE63 FNC registered?

CE63 FNC is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 2013.

Is CE63 FNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE63 FNC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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