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WD65 DKK

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,975 mi
Last recorded95,975 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD65 DKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 95,975 miles

Front hub seal weeping

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 89,645 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 89,645 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 83,842 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 75,927 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 75,927 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 65,984 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 53,150 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 41,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 34,468 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 34,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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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WD65 DKK is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 WD65 DKK, 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 WD65 DKK registered?

WD65 DKK is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is WD65 DKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD65 DKK 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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