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BOJ 1E

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,350 mi
Last recorded89,350 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOJ 1E
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 89,350 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 76,051 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 64,619 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 58,123 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 52,015 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 44,786 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 30,066 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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BOJ 1E is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BOJ 1E, 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

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What year was BOJ 1E registered?

BOJ 1E is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 2016.

Is BOJ 1E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOJ 1E shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BOJ 1E have outstanding finance?

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