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LB65 ZYJ

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,752 mi
Last recorded77,752 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB65 ZYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 77,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 77,524 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed brake servo hose on back of engine (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 61,130 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 53,756 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2024 53,753 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 42,616 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 42,616 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

high brake light not working

Pass 9 Aug 2022 33,980 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r fold away seat is not locking into position when in use

Pass 9 Apr 2021 26,942 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 21,638 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,421 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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LB65 ZYJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LB65 ZYJ, 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 LB65 ZYJ registered?

LB65 ZYJ is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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