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DL65 WTV

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,429 mi
Last recorded44,429 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL65 WTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 44,429 miles

both front swivels leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2024 39,541 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 39,384 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 35,232 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 35,232 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements replace (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 31,222 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 17,421 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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DL65 WTV is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DL65 WTV, 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 DL65 WTV registered?

DL65 WTV is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is DL65 WTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL65 WTV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DL65 WTV have outstanding finance?

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