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DH65 JHJ

2016 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,541 mi
Last recorded9,541 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH65 JHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 9,541 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 9,075 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside -Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush has slight wear. (5.3.2 (c))

Slight oil leak from offside front hub.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 8,698 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 7,905 miles

Front Axle Swivel Seals Weeping Oil

Pass 24 Jan 2022 6,835 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 5,272 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 4,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2019 3,080 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 3,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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DH65 JHJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DH65 JHJ, 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 DH65 JHJ registered?

DH65 JHJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is DH65 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH65 JHJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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