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FM65 VJX

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,734 mi
Last recorded1,734 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 VJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 1,734 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 1,709 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 1,688 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 1,558 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 1,468 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 1,024 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 717 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 13 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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FM65 VJX is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM65 VJX, 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 FM65 VJX?

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What year was FM65 VJX registered?

FM65 VJX is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is FM65 VJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 VJX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM65 VJX have outstanding finance?

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