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CP55 JAD

2016 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,828 mi
Last recorded36,828 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 JAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 36,828 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 35,081 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 31,150 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 25,702 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 16,787 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 2,198 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 21 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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CP55 JAD is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in White 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 CP55 JAD, 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 CP55 JAD registered?

CP55 JAD is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is CP55 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 JAD 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 CP55 JAD have outstanding finance?

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