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FV65 ZWD

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,584 mi
Last recorded90,584 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 ZWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 90,584 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 86,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel joint slightly leaking fluid

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Swivel joint slightly leaking fluid

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 82,580 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak from front diff

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 77,824 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 69,958 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 59,649 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 48,756 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 32,689 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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FV65 ZWD is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 FV65 ZWD, 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 FV65 ZWD registered?

FV65 ZWD is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is FV65 ZWD safe to buy?

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