CarVerify

Free Car Check

DT65 NLJ

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,108 mi
Last recorded62,108 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT65 NLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 62,108 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 62,103 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2025 61,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both front hubs seal damp

Pass 15 May 2024 58,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 19 May 2023 57,042 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 52,548 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 May 2022 52,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 46,722 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 45,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner shoulder

Fail 28 Jan 2021 45,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner shoulder

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 39,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/Crack nsf edge of front windscreen. not affecting drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 39,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/Crack nsf edge of front windscreen. not affecting drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 33,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped & gone into a crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Third row seats not fitted to vehicle (so not tested). (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 33,607 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper damaged & bent outwards. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps number plate lamps inop & lens cracked. (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped & gone into a crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Third row seats not fitted to vehicle (so not tested). (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DT65 NLJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DT65 NLJ, 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

How do I check the history of DT65 NLJ?

You can check the full history of DT65 NLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DT65 NLJ registered?

DT65 NLJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is DT65 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT65 NLJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DT65 NLJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DT65 NLJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.