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CP65 LJF

2016 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,786 mi
Last recorded84,786 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP65 LJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 84,786 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 84,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,520 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 73,466 miles

Nearside Front Swivel housing has slight leak from rear seal

Pass 17 Apr 2023 67,836 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 67,836 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative bulb loose (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 58,744 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 47,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 36,514 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 27,352 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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CP65 LJF is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 CP65 LJF, 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 CP65 LJF registered?

CP65 LJF is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 2016.

Is CP65 LJF safe to buy?

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