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NU65 UOC

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,247 mi
Last recorded36,247 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU65 UOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 36,247 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 36,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 33,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Stone chip in windscreen swept area not effecting drivers view

Fail 27 Apr 2024 33,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Stone chip in windscreen swept area not effecting drivers view

Pass 10 May 2023 31,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 28,059 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 24,403 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 14,118 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 12,373 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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NU65 UOC is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NU65 UOC, 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 NU65 UOC registered?

NU65 UOC is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is NU65 UOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU65 UOC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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