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WD65 HYX

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,374 mi
Last recorded51,374 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 51,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Swivel joint leaking

Fail 25 Mar 2026 51,373 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Swivel joint leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2025 50,585 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 49,479 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 49,479 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 48,022 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 46,147 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 38,082 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 33,278 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 26,877 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 HYX 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 WD65 HYX, 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 WD65 HYX registered?

WD65 HYX is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is WD65 HYX safe to buy?

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