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DP65 JYA

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,338 mi
Last recorded26,338 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP65 JYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 26,338 miles

Nearside Front Slight weep from swivel hub

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 25,667 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 23,123 miles

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 28 Sep 2022 18,540 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 15,020 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 12,717 miles

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Fail 19 Oct 2020 12,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 22 Oct 2019 11,531 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 11,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 11,348 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 8,216 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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DP65 JYA is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DP65 JYA, 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 DP65 JYA registered?

DP65 JYA is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is DP65 JYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP65 JYA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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