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511 FAY

2013 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,695 mi
Last recorded35,695 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration511 FAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 35,695 miles

Both front outer axle swivel seals leaking

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 33,419 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 31,862 miles

Front axle outer swivel joints seals leaking

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 30,864 miles

Front axle outer swivel joints seals leaking

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 29,051 miles

Front axle outer swivel joints seals leaking

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 27,817 miles

front axle outer hub/swivel seals slightly leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2019 26,000 miles

Front axle central and both outer diff seals seeping

Power steering box damp with oil

Pass 13 Nov 2018 22,652 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle prop seal and both outer seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 19,343 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 15,679 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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511 FAY is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 511 FAY, 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 511 FAY registered?

511 FAY is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 2013.

Is 511 FAY safe to buy?

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