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DP65 JYR

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,314 mi
Last recorded31,314 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP65 JYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 31,314 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 31,130 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 27,947 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 24,120 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 20,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 17,907 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 17,907 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 16,085 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 12,583 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 12,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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DP65 JYR is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 DP65 JYR, 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 DP65 JYR registered?

DP65 JYR is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is DP65 JYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP65 JYR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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