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MC65 SVT

2016 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,611 mi
Last recorded70,611 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC65 SVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 70,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

front hubs damp

Pass 3 Mar 2025 69,269 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 69,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 68,079 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 68,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front mudflap support weak

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 66,514 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 58,615 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 47,259 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 39,389 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 39,387 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light stays on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 28,591 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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MC65 SVT is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MC65 SVT, 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 MC65 SVT registered?

MC65 SVT is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is MC65 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC65 SVT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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