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CJW 1D

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,244 mi
Last recorded59,244 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJW 1D
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 59,244 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 54,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 47,894 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 47,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 42,032 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 36,018 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 27,119 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 24,356 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 24,356 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 18,539 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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CJW 1D is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 CJW 1D, 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 CJW 1D registered?

CJW 1D is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is CJW 1D safe to buy?

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