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FA65 CUJ

2016 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,845 mi
Last recorded44,845 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA65 CUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 44,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 37,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 37,083 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 31,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 31,740 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 28,820 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 26,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 23,900 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 16,235 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 16,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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FA65 CUJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA65 CUJ, 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 FA65 CUJ registered?

FA65 CUJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is FA65 CUJ safe to buy?

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