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CP65 EGC

2016 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,539 mi
Last recorded87,539 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP65 EGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 87,539 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 78,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2021 78,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,511 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 9 Jan 2019 46,137 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 9 Jan 2019 46,137 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

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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CP65 EGC is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CP65 EGC, 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 CP65 EGC registered?

CP65 EGC is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 2016.

Is CP65 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP65 EGC shows 6 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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