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GV65 MKL

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,956 mi
Last recorded40,956 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 MKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 40,956 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 36,657 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 31,386 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 26,927 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 19,360 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 14,922 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 13,889 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 12,360 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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GV65 MKL 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 GV65 MKL, 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

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What year was GV65 MKL registered?

GV65 MKL is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is GV65 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV65 MKL 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 GV65 MKL have outstanding finance?

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