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LE65 HUE

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,525 mi
Last recorded24,525 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE65 HUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 24,525 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 22,649 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 22,649 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 18,189 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 10,047 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 7,973 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 6,094 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 5,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential on propshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 5,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential on propshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 4,624 miles

Emissions too clean 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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LE65 HUE is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LE65 HUE, 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 LE65 HUE registered?

LE65 HUE is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 2016.

Is LE65 HUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE65 HUE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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