2013 Land Rover Defender 2.2L Diesel · BC05 LOG
2013 Land Rover Defender (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 171,827 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC05 LOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 171,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC05 LOG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Land Rover Defender (BC05 LOG) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm Drivers (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
BC05 LOG Mileage History
- 04/03/2024156,801 mi
- 27/02/2025164,721 mi+7,920 mi
- 27/02/2025164,721 mi
- 05/03/2026171,827 mi+7,106 mi
- 06/03/2026171,827 mi
Average of roughly 7,499 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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