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LJ65 HNT

2016 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,568 mi
Last recorded32,568 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ65 HNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 32,568 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 29,877 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 27,843 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 27,843 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 25,413 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 23,087 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 20,125 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 15,093 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 12,074 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 16,333 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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LJ65 HNT is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LJ65 HNT, 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 LJ65 HNT registered?

LJ65 HNT is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is LJ65 HNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ65 HNT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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