LAND ROVER DEFENDER VE63GWJ has 16 MOTs

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This 2013 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2017

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 133,755 miles 5 months ago on Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 12:18.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Monday 30th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

VE63GWJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 2026133,755 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush And Offside Rear Upper (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 202430TH NOVEMBER 2025128,093 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED8TH NOVEMBER 2024128,093 MI
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Central Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 202330TH NOVEMBER 2024124,443 MI
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 202230TH NOVEMBER 2023119,041 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Upper Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 2022119,032 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Rear Upper Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 202130TH NOVEMBER 2022113,973 MI
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 2021113,973 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 202030TH NOVEMBER 2021109,862 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED14TH OCTOBER 2020109,228 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Reversing Lamp Inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST APRIL 201930TH SEPTEMBER 202098,617 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Shock Absorber Upper And Lower Bushes Have Slight Play
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201813TH FEBRUARY 201978,175 MI
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20175TH JANUARY 201978,174 MI
FAILED6TH DECEMBER 201778,174 MI
 
  1. PRS - Headlamp Aim Too High Both Adjust (1.8)
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20175TH JANUARY 201868,390 MI
FAILED6TH JANUARY 201768,390 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VE63GWJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

VE63GWJ MOT Comments

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VE63GWJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 133,755 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,146 miles

VE63GWJ FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration VE63GWJ was manufactured on Tuesday 24th December 2013 so it is currently 12 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 133,755 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 11,146 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2017. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VE63GWJ has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 17 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does VE63GWJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 VE63GWJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VE63GWJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 VE63GWJ does have Tax. Read more

When does VE63GWJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for VE63GWJ will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VE63GWJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for VE63GWJ will expire in 7 months on Monday 30th November 2026. Read more

When did VE63GWJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VE63GWJ was on Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 12:18. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VE63GWJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for VE63GWJ we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VE63GWJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for VE63GWJ we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VE63GWJ?

VE63GWJ is registered as a 2013 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has VE63GWJ done?

The odometer reading for VE63GWJ at the last MOT in November 2025 was 133,755 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,146 miles per year. Read more

How old is VE63GWJ?

The vehicle VE63GWJ was manufactured in 2013 so it is currently 12 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 24th December 2013. Read more

What colour is VE63GWJ?

The official colour of VE63GWJ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does VE63GWJ have?

VE63GWJ has a 2.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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