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LP65 NXG

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,582 mi
Last recorded29,582 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP65 NXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 29,582 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 29,492 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 29,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 29,368 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel Housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel Housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 28,849 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 28,849 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 28,323 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 25,864 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 20,989 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 13,224 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 NXG 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 LP65 NXG, 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

How do I check the history of LP65 NXG?

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What year was LP65 NXG registered?

LP65 NXG is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is LP65 NXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP65 NXG 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 NXG have outstanding finance?

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