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JS16 JWS

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,000 mi
Last recorded40,000 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS16 JWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 40,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 36,092 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 32,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 28,918 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 26,495 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 23,592 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 20,232 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 16,447 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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JS16 JWS is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 JS16 JWS, 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 JS16 JWS registered?

JS16 JWS is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is JS16 JWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS16 JWS 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.

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