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GV65 RGY

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,539 mi
Last recorded85,539 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 RGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 85,539 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning front and rear leds dim/some not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 70,504 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2025 70,504 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 65,536 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 59,992 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 47,405 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,580 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 25,332 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels

Fail 3 Dec 2019 25,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels

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 RGY is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV65 RGY, 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 GV65 RGY registered?

GV65 RGY is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is GV65 RGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV65 RGY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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