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AU65 NDG

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,708 mi
Last recorded76,708 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU65 NDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 76,708 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Small knicks (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 76,708 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Small knicks (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 71,569 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 64,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 64,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 58,085 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 47,873 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tread ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 39,292 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 30,691 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 24,203 miles

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

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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AU65 NDG is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU65 NDG, 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 AU65 NDG?

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What year was AU65 NDG registered?

AU65 NDG is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is AU65 NDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU65 NDG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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