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EJ65 TXM

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,344 mi
Last recorded35,344 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ65 TXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 35,344 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 35,332 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 25,124 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer outer axle hub has a slight oil leak

Offside Rear Outer outer axle hub has a slight oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2019 21,327 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 15,292 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 15,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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EJ65 TXM is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ65 TXM, 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 EJ65 TXM registered?

EJ65 TXM is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is EJ65 TXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ65 TXM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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