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AJ65 GGK

2016 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,691 mi
Last recorded35,691 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ65 GGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 35,691 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 32,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front windscreen washer weak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 29,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 27,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 24,617 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 22,290 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 19,912 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 15,369 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
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AJ65 GGK is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AJ65 GGK, 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 AJ65 GGK registered?

AJ65 GGK is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 2016.

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