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J24 CFB

2016 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,101 mi
Last recorded87,101 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 CFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 87,101 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 82,453 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 78,105 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 77,341 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,048 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,578 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel ball seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel ball seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 53,572 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel ball seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel ball seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 38,550 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers seat belt, but still working OK (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One of the two number plate bulbs is not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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J24 CFB is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J24 CFB, 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 J24 CFB registered?

J24 CFB is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is J24 CFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J24 CFB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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