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LP65 XRT

2016 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,328 mi
Last recorded25,328 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP65 XRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 25,328 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 23,904 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 22,839 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 22,587 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 21,180 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 21,180 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 17,636 miles

front tractor seals slight leak

Pass 18 Nov 2020 15,504 miles

Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front hub seals leaking grease

Fail 18 Nov 2020 15,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front hub seals leaking grease

Pass 5 Nov 2019 7,437 miles

Front Both front swivel seals leaking

Rear A frame ball joint dust cover has a pin hole, but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 20 Nov 2018 293 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 XRT is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

LP65 XRT is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is LP65 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP65 XRT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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