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LP65 DXC

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,253 mi
Last recorded42,253 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP65 DXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 42,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 41,696 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 39,781 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 37,383 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 30 Nov 2022 37,383 miles

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

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 36,706 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 36,254 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub oil seal weeping

Offside Front swivel hub oil seal weeping

Fail 14 Dec 2020 36,254 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub oil seal weeping

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front swivel hub oil seal weeping

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 31,787 miles

Front hub swivel seal leaking.

Nearside shock dampened and weakened slightly.

Offside Front hub swivel seal leaking.

Offside Rear shock dampened and weakened slightly.

Pass 9 Jan 2019 24,611 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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LP65 DXC 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 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 LP65 DXC, 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 LP65 DXC registered?

LP65 DXC is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is LP65 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP65 DXC 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.

Does LP65 DXC have outstanding finance?

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