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JAC 805S

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,838 mi
Last recorded14,838 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAC 805S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 14,838 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 14,754 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 13,872 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 12,852 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 10,331 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 10,329 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 7,598 miles

Offside Front steering arm damper bush worn

Fail 16 Jul 2020 7,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front steering arm damper bush worn

Pass 29 Aug 2019 7,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Aug 2019 7,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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JAC 805S is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JAC 805S, 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 JAC 805S?

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What year was JAC 805S registered?

JAC 805S is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is JAC 805S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAC 805S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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