CarVerify

Free Car Check

5 DTM

2013 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,563 mi
Last recorded60,563 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Defender46,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration5 DTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 60,563 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 60,194 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 59,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 58,816 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 56,326 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,205 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 55,252 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 54,781 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 48,461 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 37,985 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 32,290 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 32,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

5 DTM is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 5 DTM, 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

How do I check the history of 5 DTM?

You can check the full history of 5 DTM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 5 DTM registered?

5 DTM is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is 5 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 DTM 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.

Does 5 DTM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 5 DTM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.