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BX65 BXR

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,357 mi
Last recorded64,357 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX65 BXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 64,357 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 59,040 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 59,040 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 52,911 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 47,740 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 42,550 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 36,628 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 36,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower and upper bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower and upper bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 30,851 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 30,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust aim low enough (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 26,532 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 26,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Not fitted into adjustment provision (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (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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BX65 BXR is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX65 BXR, 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 BX65 BXR registered?

BX65 BXR is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is BX65 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX65 BXR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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