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CP65 OCN

2016 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,510 mi
Last recorded80,510 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 80,510 miles

metered smoke not detected

Fail 15 Jan 2026 80,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

metered smoke not detected

Pass 16 Jan 2025 73,269 miles

metered smoke not detected

Fail 16 Jan 2025 73,269 miles

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

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

metered smoke not detected

Pass 18 Jan 2024 65,928 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 56,231 miles

smoke level too low for probe to pick up

Pass 20 Jan 2022 46,842 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 37,328 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 30,212 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 22,097 miles

Offside and Nearside Front Axle Swivel Joint Light Seepage of Fluid

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside and Nearside Rear (5.3.2 (c))

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 OCN is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 OCN, 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 OCN registered?

CP65 OCN is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is CP65 OCN safe to buy?

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