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2016 DV

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,852 mi
Last recorded66,852 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2016 DV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 66,852 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 66,362 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 66,362 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 64,631 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,277 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 55,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 46,052 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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2016 DV is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 2016 DV, 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 2016 DV registered?

2016 DV is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is 2016 DV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2016 DV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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