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3 JJD

2016 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,813 mi
Last recorded38,813 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 JJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 38,813 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 36,508 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracks in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 36,508 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracks in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 35,424 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 31,177 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 31,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 20,233 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 18,668 miles

all tyre valves perished

Pass 19 Mar 2019 11,309 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

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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3 JJD is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,481 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 3 JJD, 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 10 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 3 JJD registered?

3 JJD is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is 3 JJD safe to buy?

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