CarVerify

Free Car Check

80 JB

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,640 mi
Last recorded27,640 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 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

Registration80 JB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
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

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 27,640 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose not secure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 27,640 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose not secure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 22,843 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 22,711 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 22,711 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 16,318 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 9,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 3,658 miles

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

80 JB is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 80 JB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 80 JB?

You can check the full history of 80 JB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 80 JB registered?

80 JB is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 2016.

Is 80 JB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 80 JB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 80 JB 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 80 JB. 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.