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BV65 DFN

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,841 mi
Last recorded1,841 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV65 DFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 1,841 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 1,792 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 1,563 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 993 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 977 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 923 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 594 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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BV65 DFN is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 BV65 DFN, 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 BV65 DFN registered?

BV65 DFN is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 2016.

Is BV65 DFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV65 DFN 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 BV65 DFN have outstanding finance?

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